Vijay Singh Vijay Singh Asked 6 months ago

Is excedrin migraine an nsaid?

I have a sensitive stomach and my doctor advised me to be careful with NSAIDs. I take Excedrin Migraine sometimes for my headaches. Is Excedrin Migraine considered an NSAID, or is it different?

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Manoj Patil Manoj Patil Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, it contains aspirin which is an NSAID. Instead of buying expensive branded packs, you can ask your doctor for generic aspirin and paracetamol to save some money.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I was just looking this up because of my recent stomach acidity issue. Excedrin has aspirin, which is indeed an NSAID, so be careful if you have a sensitive stomach like me.

Nisha Roy Nisha Roy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I know how stressful it is to check every ingredient when you are prone to side effects. Excedrin contains aspirin, which is an NSAID, while paracetamol in it is not, so it is a mix.

Pranav Deshmukh Pranav Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Many online forums give wrong info about drug classifications. Yes, it has an NSAID component, but always confirm with your doctor before self-medicating for long periods.

Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

With my PCOS, I try to be very careful with NSAIDs as they can sometimes affect ovulation. Since Excedrin contains aspirin, I avoid it and prefer checking with my gynecologist first.

Rhea Kapoor Rhea Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it is because of the aspirin in it! Just make sure you don't take it if you are allergic to NSAIDs like ibuprofen, as they belong to the same family.

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Aarushi Verma Aarushi Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Oh, I didn't know it had different ingredients inside. Does that mean we shouldn't take it on an empty stomach if it has an NSAID?

Dharmendra Singh Dharmendra Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Aspirin is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation if not taken properly. Always consult a physician before using these combinations to avoid stomach ulcers.

Ramesh Khanna Ramesh Khanna Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

As someone managing high blood pressure, I have to be careful because some NSAIDs can raise BP. Excedrin's aspirin content means it is partly an NSAID, so keep track of your readings.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It's actually a combination drug. It has aspirin, which is an NSAID, plus acetaminophen and caffeine to make it work faster for migraines.

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