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twiigss
Lv 4
twiigss asked in HealthGeneral Health CarePain & Pain Management · 3 months ago

What is a good alternative to Excedrin Migraine?

I've looked everywhere for Excedrin Migraine, it's not in any stores.  I did read a story updated January 2021 that GSK, who makes Excedrin products, has temporarily halted production on it, but no idea when it's supposed to start coming back to store shelves.

Back when Excedrin was recalled, I tried every single OTC medication there is out there.  Advil, Ibuprofen, Bayer, my desk literally looked like a pharmacy, and none of those medicines did anything for my headaches. 

So when I run out of my current supply of Excedrin Migraine, if it isn't back on store shelves, do you know of a good working alternative medication to Excedrin Migraine that works just as good, or better?

Most times I take two Excedrin Migraine, headache can be gone within 5 to 10 minutes of taking it.

Update:

Well, as I mentioned, Bayer did nothing for me.  Ibuprofen, does nothing and Advil also does nothing.  So I guess my next best thing to do is find a new family doctor and go from there.  Thanks for the answers, it's greatly appreciated.

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  • David
    2 months ago

    Acupuncture. I promise it’s life changing, you will not need any pills anymore. I was a 100% skeptic... but it works!!

  • Anonymous
    3 months ago

    Advil IS ibuprofen (as is Motrin), and ibuprofen is not the best OTC medication for headaches. For everything else, though, it's considered the most effective.

    Tylenol is considered better than ibuprofen for headaches but ineffective for everything else. Have you tried that?  It contains acetaminophen.

  • Anonymous
    3 months ago

    There is nothing. Its the best on the market without the side effects. And it works.

  • Andy C
    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    It's just acetaminophen,  aspirin and caffeine. 

  • Tim
    3 months ago

    There are generics available at your bigger pharmacies. Or you could just take one aspirin and one tylenol. It'll be the same thing. Personally, I find 3 Advills to do just fine. Or you could go to your doctor for a prescription for migrane medicine.

  • kelvin
    Lv 7
    3 months ago

    These non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are possible Excedrin Migraine alternatives that may help you cope with the pain of a migraine: Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) Aspirin

  • Anonymous
    3 months ago

    I always used Bayer Back & Body aspirin for my neck/nerve pain.  It has 500g per tablet and there is even a generic available.   Advil, Motrin & Tylenol never worked for me but this does.

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