Rikka's Excedrin History

Rikka: Sex: F; Data Quality: 1 star; Social Anxiety Disorder; Depression: 2; Mania: 2; Emotional: 4; Anxiety: 4; Compulsion: 4; External Stress: Overwhelming; Rx Therapy; 28 F; Function: Low; Distress: High

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Rikka's Excedrin is for:

Rikka's Excedrin History (Ongoing)
As needed Mar 01, 1994 - Last Update

Evaluations
Date	Dosage	Migraine headaches Efficacy	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Feb 04, 2011	As needed
Oct 18, 2010	As needed
Nov 28, 2009	As needed
Apr 18, 2009	As needed

Date: Feb 04, 2011
Advice & Tips: When I have a migraine, it takes a couple of doses for the Excedrin to really work. The bonus is that it takes away a lot of the tension in my neck and shoulders, if only for a few hours.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Oct 18, 2010
Advice & Tips: I take Excedrin at the first sign of a headache, basically to take the edge off of any migraine that may be forming. It never takes the whole thing away, but it helps to reduce the pain enough that I don't tense up and make it worse. The only type of Excedrin that works for me is the regular (original) tablets, extra strength. All of the other varieties, such as the capsules, have much less of a positive impact on my headaches.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Nov 28, 2009
Advice & Tips: Make sure that you take with something else in your stomach, like food or orange juice; especially if you have stomach ulcers. Do not ever take more than three, and give yourself at least 8 hours before bed without Excedrin. If the headache worsens, don't take the next dose.
Cost: < $25 monthly

Date: Apr 18, 2009
Advice & Tips: Don't forget to eat, and limit the consumption of coffee and soda while taking it.
Cost: < $25 monthly