Q&A

What tablets are good for tension headaches?

What tablets are good for tension headaches?

Simple OTC pain relievers are usually the first line of treatment for reducing headache pain. These include the drugs aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen (Aleve). Prescription medications include naproxen (Naprosyn), indomethacin (Indocin) and ketorolac (Ketorolac Tromethamine).

Is Excedrin Tension Headache still available?

Is Excedrin® being discontinued? 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.

Why can’t I buy Excedrin Tension Headache?

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.

What’s the difference between Excedrin Tension and migraine?

Excedrin Tension Headache is an over-the-counter pain relief medication. Other Excedrin products treat different kinds of headaches, but Excedrin Tension Headache is used specifically to provide short-term relief of minor head, neck, and shoulder pain caused by tension and stress.

How fast does Excedrin Tension Headache work?

Excedrin Tension Headache is very effective on any headache, not just tension. Within 15-20 minutes I can feel the relief.

How long does it take for Excedrin Tension Headache to work?

Excedrin Migraine can work as quickly as 30 minutes to relieve your migraine pain. In clinical studies, patients with moderate to severe migraines experienced pain relief with one dose and it lasted up to 6 hours. Excedrin Migraine is taken as soon as your migraine headache begins.

What’s the difference between a migraine and a tension headache?

What’s the difference between a tension headache and migraine headache? A tension headache typically feels like a steady ache or discomfort in the head. The pain may be distracting, but not debilitating. On the other hand, a migraine is a severe, throbbing headache.