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My doctor told me it's OK to take Excedrin Tension headache because it only has Tylenol and caffeine, No aspirin.
If one is suffering from a chronic headache, they can treat it using one of many methods. One option is to treat it with over the counter tension headache medication, such as Excedrin or Tylenol.
Excedrin is a general pain relief medicine. It can be used for head aches--both migraine and tension, muscle aches and sores, tooth pain and even menstrual cramps.
Capsule is Excedrin Tension Headache (brand) containing 500 mg acetaminophen + 65 mg caffeine. Doesn't contain aspirin, unlike regular Excedrin.
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine both contain (per tablet):250mg of Acetaminophen250mg of Aspirin65mg of CaffeineExcedrin Tension Headache:500mg of Acetaminophen65mg of CaffeineExcedrin Back and Body:250mg of Acetaminophen250mg of AspirinExcedrin PM:500mg of Acetaminophen38mg of diphenhydramine (active ingredient in Benadryl, same sleepy stuff in Tylenol PM)Excedrin Sinus:325mg of Acetaminophen5mg of phenylephrine (decongestant)
tension headache
It depends on the type of headache since there are many causes. If it is a tension headache that is related to muscle tension, then yes, massage to the affected muscles is indicated.
Episodic tension type headache is more easily treated than chronic tension type headache. Episodic means it comes and goes and isn't experienced as often as chronic TTH. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache see your physician or a headache specialist.
Fioricet is a combination pain reliever and muscle relaxant used in the treatment of tension headache. A rash is not a side effect of taking this medicine.
This depends on what formulation of Excedrin you are taking.The following list contains the amount of acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetemol) per tablet (usually two tablets per dose, always read the label)Excedrin Extra Strength: 250mgExcedrin Extra Strength Express Gels: 250mgExcedrin Migraine: 250mgExcedrin Menstrual Complete: 250mgExcedrin Back & Body: 250mgExcedrin Tension Headache: 500mgExcedrin Sinus: 325mgExcedrin PM: 500mg
Tachycardia, weak pulse, hypo tension, dizziness, fainting, coma and death.
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