Siddharth Jain Siddharth Jain Asked 5 months ago

What do excedrin migraine pills look like?

My wife uses Excedrin Migraine pills for her headaches, and I sometimes get similar ones. I was thinking of trying them but wanted to make sure I pick up the correct ones from the pharmacy. What do Excedrin Migraine pills look like, so I can identify them properly?

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Rajesh Ganguly Rajesh Ganguly Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Excedrin Migraine usually comes as white, oblong-shaped tablets or caplets with the letter 'E' embossed on them. When I visited the neurologist at Apollo, he strictly told me not to self-medicate with imported painkillers. Please ask your doctor clearly about what migraine medication is safe for you.

Karan Mehta Karan Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, they are mostly white, capsule-shaped tablets with 'Excedrin' or a big 'E' printed on them. But honestly, getting them in India can be a bit tough and expensive yaar. Better to ask a local pharmacist for the same combination of paracetamol, aspirin, and caffeine.

Sarla Krishnan Sarla Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My college-going daughter gets terrible migraines, and her box of Excedrin has these white, elongated caplets. They are quite easy to recognize because of the distinct green packaging of the bottle. Just make sure they don't take it on an empty stomach as it has aspirin which can irritate the tummy.

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Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Beta, they are white, long tablets, not round. My nephew brought them from the big city. They are quite strong, so please be careful and don't take them without asking a doctor first.

Anjali Hooda Anjali Hooda Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The tablets are white, oblong, and have a smooth coating. Along with medication, I've found that regular light cardio or stretching helps reduce migraine frequency by releasing neck tension. Of course, only do light walks if your doctor says it is okay during your recovery.

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