Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
Examples include Excedrin Migraine, which is a combination of The best-known NSAIDs used for acute migraine treatment are ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) and naproxen sodium (Aleve®, Anaprox®), both available over-the
US Trade Names for Generic Drugs Used in Emergency Room Management of Acute Migraine
I can tell you these medications are used to relieve pain: Excedrin Migraine has acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine in it, while naproxen sodium is a nonsteroidal anti
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Each tablet of Excedrin Migraine contains 65 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, 250 mg of acetaminophen, and 250 mg of aspirin
The daily limit is the maximum amount of tablets/capsules that you may take in a 24 hour period, as advised by the producer
Acetaminophen, 250 mg/aspirin, 250 mg/caffeine, 65 mg (Excedrin Migraine) 1 or 2 tablets (or capsules) every 6 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets per day Stark SR, et al
62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect
We found six good quality studies with about 2700 people
“Alternating your triptan with a naproxen-based anti-inflammatory medication is beneficial because it prevents you from overdoing it on one certain type of
Oral medications, like Ubrelvy (ubrogepant), Nurtec (rimegepant), and Zavzpret (zavegepant), are approved for the treatment of migraine with or Ibuprofen or naproxen may relieve migraines or tension headaches
67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect
Excedrin is a combination of these ingredients: two pain relievers, plus an amplifier to enhance the analgesic effect
Although tension headache is the most common headache type, migraine is the most common headache complaint in clinical practice
Excedrin is a popular pain reliever known for its effectiveness in treating headaches, migraines, and other minor aches and pains
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Medicines which can be taken on an empty stomach are unlikely to cause stomach problems such as ulcers
Caffeine has stimulant effects
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Advil, Motrin