Ram Chandra Ram Chandra Asked 4 months ago

Can you take tylenol 6 hours after excedrin migraine?

I took Excedrin Migraine a few hours ago for a severe headache, but it hasn't completely gone away. Now I'm wondering if I can take Tylenol after 6 hours to get some more relief. Is it safe to take Tylenol 6 hours after Excedrin Migraine?

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Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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My head hurts just reading about mixing these. Since Excedrin already has a good amount of acetaminophen, adding Tylenol can easily overload your liver. Better to stick to one or call your doc.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Please be very careful as both contain the same active drug. It is best to wait longer or consult a doctor before taking more.

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Consult a neurologist

Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Haan, dono me paracetamol hota hai toh dosage overlap ho sakta hai na. It's safer to avoid taking them so close together without asking a doctor.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

In my experience, resting in a dark room is much safer than doubling up on these strong tablets. Don't worry, just give your body some quiet time to recover.

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Anil Deshpande Anil Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

We must be very mindful of what we put in our bodies. Taking too much paracetamol can stress your liver, so please stick to the recommended gaps and consult your physician.

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