Why is there a shortage of Excedrin®? In their official statement, GlaxoSmithKline said they've halted production because of “inconsistencies in how we transfer and weigh ingredients.” There isn't a nationwide shortage yet, but drugstores won't be able to restock once they run out of their current supply.

Acetaminophen, one of the drugs in Excedrin Migraine, can cause severe liver damage. You have a higher risk of liver damage if you take Excedrin Migraine and do any of the following: use more than the maximum daily amount (two caplets in 24 hours) take other products that contain acetaminophen.

Excedrin Migraine can relieve symptoms in 30 minutes³. Most people experience significant relief and alleviation of migraine symptoms in the first few hours. You may be pain-free within a few hours of taking Excedrin Migraine. Pain relief usually lasts up to six hours.

No, Excedrin products have not been discontinued. We experienced a temporary supply issue with Excedrin Extra Strength and Migraine products, which has since been resolved. We are pleased to share that we started shipments of Excedrin Extra Strength and Migraine products to retailers.

Stop taking this medication and tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: stomach/abdominal pain that is severe or doesn't go away, severe dizziness, fainting, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black/bloody stools, ringing in the ears, loss of hearing, irregular/fast heartbeat, ...

Excedrin is no longer sold in Canada. Previously, Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength sold in Canada had a different formulation compared to the US. In Canada the product sold with those names contained 500 mg of acetaminophen and 65 mg of caffeine per tablet.

One thing migraine sufferers should watch out for when using Excedrin Migraine or a combination of its alternatives is “Medication Overuse Headaches.” The excessive use of caffeine, acetaminophen and aspirin to treat migraines more than twice a week for 3 or more consecutive months can create a dependence on the ...

Advil Migraine and Excedrin Migraine are both effective for treating migraines. Research shows that the ingredients in Excedrin Migraine are more effective at reducing migraine pain than ibuprofen. The ingredients in Excedrin Migraine also kick in about 20 minutes faster.

Taking more than 2 caplets in 24 hours may cause an overdose of acetaminophen, especially if you are using other medicines that contain acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen may damage your liver or cause death.

A: Two Excedrin a day could be too much. In the long run, it can lead to more headaches from what we call "rebound headache." This can happen with any pain-relieving medication, but happens to be particularly more common with compounds like Excedrin. We recommend limiting pain medications to three days a week or less.

A: Two Excedrin a day could be too much. In the long run, it can lead to more headaches from what we call "rebound headache." This can happen with any pain-relieving medication, but happens to be particularly more common with compounds like Excedrin. We recommend limiting pain medications to three days a week or less.

Advil Migraine and Excedrin Migraine are both effective for treating migraines. Research shows that the ingredients in Excedrin Migraine are more effective at reducing migraine pain than ibuprofen. The ingredients in Excedrin Migraine also kick in about 20 minutes faster.