Question:
Hi, does anyone know if we can take those new Chewable Excedrin Tabs

Hi, does anyone know if we can take those new Excedrin Chewable Tabs you can take without water. Tylonol does nothing for me and it never has. If anyone knows I would appreciate any help. I know that you are not supposed to take aspirin but if Tylonol doesn't work what do you do when you get a really bad headache or arthritis pain. Thanks    — Maureen C. (posted on May 29, 2003)

May 29, 2003
The new dissolvable Excedrine are the same compound as tylenol with caffeine added (acetaminaphine). I think they work pretty well.
   — Linda 1.

May 29, 2003
The Excedrin QuickTabs have 65 mgs. of caffeine in each tab...so if you do indulge, be prepared for a caffeine reaction, with perhaps a rapid heartbeat and the shakes. I took HALF of an Excedrin Migraine tablet and had a very unpleasant reaction. I had the shakes really bad for about 20 minutes straight. Each Excedrin Migraine also has 65 mgs. of caffeine. So, proceed with caution and drink a lot of water if you take them, because the caffeine is dehydrating as well. I still haven't found a good OTC pain reliever for my osteoarthritis pain, and stick to my prescription Tylenol 3. I wish I could find something good that wasn't Tylenol 3 though, as I don't like to be taking all that codeine either. I don't seem to have any kind of a "reaction" to the codeine, and it's safe for GB patients, but it is a narcotic and the danger of addiction is always there. Anyway, let us know if you find anything good out there! Hugs, Joy
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May 29, 2003
I suffer from frequent migraines, and pre-op nothing worked except for Excedrin. My nurse ok'd the chewables for post-op use, and they seem to work even better than the regular tablets. I stick to the recommended dose of two chewables, whereas I always exceed the dosage with regular tablets. I would suggest that you clear it with your surgeon or PCP first, but they should work for you.
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May 30, 2003
Forgive me if the new excedrin tabs have a different composition,(I'm not familiar with them) but traditional excedrin has aspirin in it. If your doc has told you NO ASPRIN, as many do, then excedrin is not a great choice. Just check the label and clear it with your doc first...just my two cents.
   — Kelly B.

May 30, 2003
Just last night at support group< asked this question, and for people in my surgeon's group, the answer is yes, but YOU should check with Your surgeon, as each surgeon's program is different. Sue
   — Sue C.