What is Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine?

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

Most Popular Types: Excedrin Migraine, Excedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, (Show all)

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Generic Name: Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine

See also: Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), Aspirin, Caffeine

The combination of acetaminophen (paracetomol), aspirin, and caffeine is used in many over-the-counter products for the treatment of migraine headaches.

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

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Severe
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Moderate
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Mild
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None
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Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine

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Dosages

Most common dosages (by patients currently taking Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine)
Dosage Patients
2 250mg-250mg-65mg as needed 84
250mg-250mg-65mg as needed 51
2 x 250 mg-250 mg-65 mg daily 16
250 mg-250 mg-65 mg daily 13
3 250mg-250mg-65mg as needed 12
250 mg-250 mg-65 mg as needed 10
2tablet(s) as needed 5
250mg as needed 4
4 250mg-250mg-65mg as needed 4
6 x 250 mg-250 mg-65 mg daily 4
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Why Patients Stopped Taking Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason Patients
Other 12
Doctor's advice 11
Did not seem to work 8
Side effects too severe 5
Not indicated 3
Course of treatment ended 2
Expense 1
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Duration

Currently Taking Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine
Duration Patients
0-1 month 0
1-3 months 0
3-6 months 0
6 months-1 year 1
1-2 years 1
2 years or more 50
Stopped Taking Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine
Duration Patients
0-1 month 2
1-3 months 2
3-6 months 2
6 months-1 year 3
1-2 years 4
2 years or more 18
Adherence
Always
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Usually
 22 34%
Sometimes
 12 19%
Never
 1 2%
Burden
Very
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Somewhat
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A little
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Not at all
 51 80%
Cost per month
$200+
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$100-199
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$50-99
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$25-49
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< $25
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8 patient evaluations for Acetaminophen-aspirin-caffeine

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ashlynn220
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ashlynn220
Sex: F
Data Quality: 1 star
Pain: Most
Fatigue: Some
Sleep: Some
Stiffness: Most
function: Most
external_stress: Little
Stickman: most
Description:F28y
FM:6y Dx
I am: b
I have:
Fibromyalgia

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Apr 26, 2011 (Started Apr 15, 2009)

  • Perceived effectiveness for Neck pain: Moderate
  • Perceived effectiveness for Migraine headaches: Major
  • Side Effects: None
  • Adherence: Always
  • Burden: Not at all
Dosage: As needed
  • 0 helpful marks
Rikka
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Rikka
Sex: F
Data Quality: 1 star
Depression: 2
Mania: 2
Emotional: 4
Anxiety: 4
Compulsion: 4
External Stress: Overwhelming
31 F
Function: Low
Distress: High
I am: b
I have:
Social Anxiety Disorder

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Feb 4, 2011 (Started Mar 01, 1994)

  • Perceived effectiveness for Migraine headaches: Moderate
  • Side Effects: Mild
  • Adherence: Usually
  • Burden: A little
Dosage: As needed
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
Side effects: Stomach upset, Jittery feeling, Stomach pain, Headache aggravated

Oct 18, 2010 (Started Mar 01, 1994)

  • Perceived effectiveness for Migraine headaches: Moderate
  • Side Effects: Mild
  • Adherence: Sometimes
  • Burden: Not at all
Dosage: As needed
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
Side effects: Stomach upset, Jittery feeling, Stomach pain, Headache aggravated

Nov 28, 2009 (Started Mar 01, 1994)

  • Perceived effectiveness for Migraine headaches: Moderate
  • Side Effects: Mild
  • Adherence: Usually
  • Burden: Somewhat
Dosage: As needed
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
Side effects: Stomach upset, Jittery feeling, Stomach pain, Headache aggravated

Apr 18, 2009 (Started Mar 01, 1994)

  • Perceived effectiveness for Migraine headaches: Moderate
  • Side Effects: Mild
  • Adherence: Always
  • Burden: Not at all
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Don't forget to eat, and limit the consumption of coffee and soda while taking it.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: Stomach upset, Jittery feeling, Stomach pain, Headache aggravated
  • 0 helpful marks
DanielE
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DanielE
Sex: M
Data Quality: 1 star
Sensation: Moderate
Overall: Mild
Cognition: moderate
Vision: none
Speech: mild
Swallowing: mild
Upper limb: moderate
Walking: moderate
I am: b
I have:
MS

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Sep 20, 2010 (Started Jun 26, 1979)

  • Perceived effectiveness for Migraine headaches: Moderate
  • Side Effects: Severe
  • Adherence: Always
  • Burden: A little
Dosage: 250 mg-250 mg-65 mg All the time (24/7)
Advice & Tips: Lost 4-5 units of blood and spent 5 days in the hospital.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: Bladder problems
  • 0 helpful marks
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