Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Asked 9 months ago

Can i take ibuprofen 8 hours after excedrin migraine?

My migraine is still quite bad, and I took Excedrin Migraine about 8 hours ago. I'm wondering if it's safe to take ibuprofen now to try and get some relief, or if I should wait longer.

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Sunita Joshi Sunita Joshi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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An 8-hour gap is generally okay, but taking multiple strong painkillers can really irritate your stomach. Try drinking ginger tea or putting a cold pack on your forehead, and consult your doctor if the pain doesn't stop.

Madhura Sawant Madhura Sawant Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan na, migraine pain is so terrible. Eight hours is a decent gap, but both medicines can affect your stomach lining ho na. Please check with your doctor before combining such strong tablets.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much, standard spacing is usually 6-8 hours, so you should be okay. Just make sure you eat something before taking ibuprofen so your stomach doesn't get upset!

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Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, my head hurts just reading this, but 8 hours is usually enough time for the first pill to clear. Just don't make it a habit or your stomach will hate you more than your migraine does.

Kavitha Reddy Kavitha Reddy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

I had severe gastric bleeding once from mixing different pain meds too close together, so I am very cautious now. Please don't take ibuprofen without a doctor's confirmation, especially after Excedrin.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I panicked once when I did this, but my doctor reassured me that an 8-hour gap is perfectly safe. Just be careful not to take them too frequently to avoid rebound headaches.

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