Is it safe to take excedrin after drinking?

Answer 1

First and foremost, This stems from my own personal experience both as an EMT and a person who consumes alcohol on a pretty rare basis. I cannot speak for everyone, because everyone's body will process alcohol and medications differently. There are other factors to take into account, things like weight, age, and tolerance to alcohol etc. This is intended to be an article of opinion and should not be taken as medical advice. You accept the consequences of you actions.

On the occasions that I have drank enough to feel drunk I have waited to take medication, usually an hour or more after, and I drink plenty of water/fluids during this time. I suffer from both migraine and sinus headaches, so Excedrin is my pain reliever of choice. I usually take 2 tablets 1 to 2 hours after I have stopped drinking and I make sure to drink plenty of water and fluids. However the more alcohol you have in your system, the longer you should wait. Both alcohol and aspirin(which is contained in Excedrin) can affect the coagulation of your blood. So be mindful of that, also, Excedrin and alcohol are both processed through your liver, so again, take this in to consideration. I am speaking only from personal experience. I do not drink on a regular basis I also try to watch my intake of aspirin and acetaminophen. If you drink on a fairly regular basis (for example, 2 times or more a week.) I would stay away from medications such as Tylenol, Aspirin, and Excedrin, if you have alcohol in your body.

Headaches are no fun at all and can definitely ruin a day. But liver damage can be life long. Mixing alcohol and medications can result in liver failure which can and has been fatal.

Answer 2

You risk stomach bleeding and/or liver damage. Avoid all Alcoholic Beverages while you are taking Excedrin.