What is stronger than Excedrin Headache Extra Strength but not the migraine formula?
I’m rather susceptible to headaches and I switched to the Extra Strength formula of Excedrin Headache after I had built up a tolerance to 600mg of ibuprofen. And now I need at least 4 of the extra strength pills. If I have a headache the migraine formula won’t work, but it does work for migraines, so I need something for headaches.
Chosen Answer:
It sounds like you might be getting rebound headaches from overusing pain relief. Whilst ibuprofen and other NSAIDs aren’t addictive, developing a “tolerance” to them isn’t a good idea. They aren’t very good for your kidneys.
Every headache formula over the counter is simply some sort of combination of: aspirin, paracetamol, caffeine or ibuprofen so just find out what works for you. If you are experiencing headaches frequently see a doctor or stop taking the tablets.
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on: 28th June 10
21 de June, 2010 at 6:38 am
It sounds like you might be getting rebound headaches from overusing pain relief. Whilst ibuprofen and other NSAIDs aren’t addictive, developing a “tolerance” to them isn’t a good idea. They aren’t very good for your kidneys.
Every headache formula over the counter is simply some sort of combination of: aspirin, paracetamol, caffeine or ibuprofen so just find out what works for you. If you are experiencing headaches frequently see a doctor or stop taking the tablets.
21 de June, 2010 at 6:38 am
Honestly, Midol is excellent for my headaches. My boyfriend will steal it as well when he gets headaches, so it’s definitely not a female-only formula. Think about it- it’s formulated for hormonal, crampy, heachachey, grumpy women. It’s GOT to work, we wouldn’t put up with anything else.
21 de June, 2010 at 6:46 am
Your headaches, migraines and all are caused by tight muscles in your neck, the pain is so intense from them that all the brain feels from them is pain, your headaches. The more muscles involved and the tighter they get makes up the different kinds of headaches. To get rid of the headaches is to release the muscles where the pain is coming from. Because they can be very tight you may need to repeat the process to get all the muscles released. Here’s how to release them:
Neck
Put your hands alongside your head so your thumbs are on the front of the muscle under your ear and your fingers are on the back of the muscle behind your head. Squeeze your thumb and fingers together and hold. Relax your body. After 45 seconds, slowly lower your head as far as you can, release the pressure but hold your neck lowered for another 30 seconds.
With your neck in the lowered position, replace your thumbs in under the ears and your fingers behind your head but right next to your skull this time. Press your fingers and thumbs together again and hold. Relax your body while waiting. When the muscles have all released, slowly lift your head until it’s level again, release the pressure but hold your head like that for another 30 seconds.
For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain at ease.
21 de June, 2010 at 7:20 am
your first answer from Adam is the most dead on for advice. You probably are getting rebound headaches from too much OTC meds. If you look at the Excedrin ingredients, they are almost identical in each formula they release, they just rename them all different things. Actually there migraine formula is very effective for headaches. I work in a pharmacy and we recommend it all the time and patients love the results. You may need to talk with your doctor about something like Midrin or Fioricet, prescription meds for headaches, but same with them, you cannot overuse them.
22 de June, 2010 at 10:14 am
Yup, rebound is what I’m thinking. I am a migraineur and I tell you I won’t touch anything with caffeine( exedrin) Your pills could be causing your headache frequency to grow. google rebound headaches. In the meantime if you are prone to headachiness see a neurologist you may need a whole different category of meds
24 de June, 2010 at 10:31 am
Illegal drugs!