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Posted at 8:39 AM on Oct 02, 2007 by cebloom, #24044
I get migraines all the time and Excedrin Migraine really helped for a long time. It's the only thing that gets rid of my migraines. However, One day I was doing a lot of different stuff while battling a migraine and I took excedrin more than the reccomended dose for 24 hours without realizing it. I took 2 when I woke up, 2 after lunch and one more at about 5. I think I overdosed because I was having panic attacks and sweating and almost vomiting and losing my vision. Since then I have been more careful and payed attention to only taking it once a day. I have not had the same results since the incident and now whenever I take it I get fatigue, nausea, and most importantly I get depression so bad i can't get out of bed. I have such bad thoughts and everything when I take it and it lasts for about 26 hours. I cry and can't stop thinking about bad stuff and I refuse to leave my bed and can't go to class or talk to anyone. it's really bad. This is also bad for me because I have to choose between haviing a migraine or taking it, getting rid of my migraine but being depressed for one day.
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Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 15, 2007 by susac, #2399

Dear cebloom,

I hear you, and have had the same reaction to Excedrin. I even called Poison Control because I was so ill. I would advise you to see a neurologist and inquire about other treatment possibilities. For one thing, Magnesium Oxide(800mg/day) taken one at night - it relaxes the body - and one in the day, can have a good effect on migraines for some people. There is also Butterbur. Look at this: http://www.raysahelian.com/butterbur.html. I'm going to look into it myself, because I prefer to avoid the side effects of Rx drugs. If you are a student, you probably have access to counseling. You should definitely take advantage of that and talk to someone about your thoughts and feelings.

All the best to you, SusaC

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