Question:
I get a lot of headaches, and I'm wondering about taking Excedrin Migraine before sur

I am on a cariovascular drug called Corgard, and this is combined with a drug called Elevil (used to be used to treat depression) to prevent my bad headaches, but I am wondering if I get a headache a day or two before surgery (July 11th) can I take Excedrin? Also, what about headaches after surgery, does anyone get them after, and what can you take to relieve the pain? I probably sound like a weenie, but my headaches are real bad. Thanks so much...    — Carol D. (posted on July 7, 2002)

July 7, 2002
I used to get a headache every day and migraines too. After the surgery the were much better and I no longer get them daily. When I do get a migrane or headache I take acetaminophen based pain relievers. I got some from my dr that I take for my migranes but for reg headaches I take Tylenol
   — Helena B.

July 7, 2002
No aspirin at least 1 week prior to surgery. It thins your blood. Call your docs office and ask what else you shouldn't be taking. They should've told you these things. Also no vitamin E (can't remember the reason why). Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

July 7, 2002
Which surgery are you getting? That will decide which medicines you can and cannot take. I had been a migraine suffer for many years and was part of the test trials for the imitrex injections before they came out to the general population. Then I took the imitrex pills and excedrin. I am thrilled to say the migraines left with the fat but I still take excedrin for regular headaches. I had the DS so can take any over the counter or prescription meds. I truly hope your headaches disappear like mine did. Between the fat and the headaches, we have lost so much of our lives. Good luck!
   — grammie5