Question:
Hi, does anyone know if we can take those new Chewable Excedrin Tabs
Hi, does anyone know if we can take those new Excedrin Chewable Tabs you can take without water. Tylonol does nothing for me and it never has. If anyone knows I would appreciate any help. I know that you are not supposed to take aspirin but if Tylonol doesn't work what do you do when you get a really bad headache or arthritis pain. Thanks — Maureen C. (posted on May 29, 2003)
May 29, 2003
The new dissolvable Excedrine are the same compound as tylenol with
caffeine added (acetaminaphine). I think they work pretty well.
— Linda 1.
May 29, 2003
The Excedrin QuickTabs have 65 mgs. of caffeine in each tab...so if you do
indulge, be prepared for a caffeine reaction, with perhaps a rapid
heartbeat and the shakes. I took HALF of an Excedrin Migraine tablet and
had a very unpleasant reaction. I had the shakes really bad for about 20
minutes straight. Each Excedrin Migraine also has 65 mgs. of caffeine.
So, proceed with caution and drink a lot of water if you take them, because
the caffeine is dehydrating as well. I still haven't found a good OTC pain
reliever for my osteoarthritis pain, and stick to my prescription Tylenol
3. I wish I could find something good that wasn't Tylenol 3 though, as I
don't like to be taking all that codeine either. I don't seem to have any
kind of a "reaction" to the codeine, and it's safe for GB
patients, but it is a narcotic and the danger of addiction is always there.
Anyway, let us know if you find anything good out there! Hugs, Joy
— [Deactivated Member]
May 29, 2003
I suffer from frequent migraines, and pre-op nothing worked except for
Excedrin. My nurse ok'd the chewables for post-op use, and they seem to
work even better than the regular tablets. I stick to the recommended dose
of two chewables, whereas I always exceed the dosage with regular tablets.
I would suggest that you clear it with your surgeon or PCP first, but they
should work for you.
— [Deactivated Member]
May 30, 2003
Forgive me if the new excedrin tabs have a different composition,(I'm not
familiar with them) but traditional excedrin has aspirin in it. If your
doc has told you NO ASPRIN, as many do, then excedrin is not a great
choice. Just check the label and clear it with your doc first...just my
two cents.
— Kelly B.
May 30, 2003
Just last night at support group< asked this question, and for people in
my surgeon's group, the answer is yes, but YOU should check with Your
surgeon, as each surgeon's program is different. Sue
— Sue C.
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