Question 1

alt (sgpt) and ast (sgot) rose after testing fine 6 months later. healthy, active, 28 year old. sgpt went from 20 to 44 > sgot went from 20 to 65 only changes was more lifting weights, few cocktails, and took excedrin a few days + 10mg statin?

Accepted Answer

: Alcohol, excedrin and statin are the offenders and statin is likely the main culprit. You should stop alcohol and excedrin and have liver enzymes rechecked. If the enzymes are still elevated, statin's side effect is confirmed but it can still be used with absolute indication as long as the increases are not 3 times of the baseline numbers or your doctor can make some adjustment.

Question 2

should i take excedrin for toothaches?

Accepted Answer

Pain relief: Sure! however, unless you treat the problem it will only give you temporary relief. See you dentist.

Question 3

can i take excedrin if i have glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

If YouCanSeeThePills: Sure! But you shouldn't have glaucoma if you take Excedrin :)   There is scant evidence of an association, let alone a causal relationship. In fact it is recommended for headache in one Glaucoma Journal! Of course, being the tender age that you are, be sure to take it in moderation and check to see if it interacts with any other medications you are taking. And get regular eye exams and all that...

Question 4

in excedrin, what does the caffeine do?

Accepted Answer

Adds to effect: Caffeine makes the response to Aspirin and Acetaminophen better so it is included in these preparations.

Question 5

does excedrin really work for a toothache?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is probably the acetaminophen and the aspirin in excedrin that help the toothache. if you don't have acetaminophen or ibuprofen around, I suppose you could try excedrin.

Question 6

is excedrin extra strenght a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

No, its a different : Excedrin extra strength is acetaminophen, Aspirin and caffeine. It works in a completely different system, does not affect beta receptors, and does not work on blood pressure or heart rate. The caffeine may mildly speed up your hear rate, but otherwise they are completely unrelated.

Question 7

what are the long term effects of excedrin?

Accepted Answer

Dose dependent: Excedrin is a combination of Acetaminophen (tylenol) Aspirin and caffeine. Acetaminophen is recommended to mot exceed 300mg/day. Aspirin can cause ulcers and bleeding. Caffeine is a stimulant. People who are taking "blood thinners" should discuss the use of Aspirin with their physicians. If you  are taking this or any pain product for long term, you should discuss this with your physician.

Question 8

can i take excedrin while im taking feverfew?

Accepted Answer

How Much Excedrin?: A more important issue is how ofter you take the excedrin. You may be causing rebound headaches which in many ways are more difficult to treat than migraine. Feverfew is a popular herb that seems to prevent migraine.I am not aware of any major interactions as does st. John's wort, for example. It is probably more important to limit your Excedrin than worry about the feverfew interactions.

Question 9

is it safe to take 3 excedrin tablets in one day?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: While 3 tablets would probably be unlikely to cause adverse effects in most people, the maximum recommended dose is 2 caps per day.

If I were looking for additional pain relief, I'd probably reach for additional aspirin before taking anything with more acetaminophen, as this ingredient of excedrin can cause serious liver damage in higher doses.

Question 10

what happens when you take too much excedrin in one day?

Accepted Answer

Death: Since the amount is not specified, Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.  Acetaminophen taken in excess can cause liver failure and death.  Do not take more than the amount recommended by the product packaging without consulting a physician.

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Alt (sgpt) and ast (sgot) rose after testing fine 6 months later. healthy, active, 28 year old. sgpt went from 20 to 44 > sgot went from 20 to 65 only changes was more lifting weights, few cocktails, and took excedrin a few days + 10mg statin?

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Should i take excedrin for toothaches?

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Can i take excedrin if i have glaucoma?

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In excedrin, what does the caffeine do?

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Does excedrin really work for a toothache?

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Is excedrin extra strenght a beta blocker?

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What are the long term effects of excedrin?

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Can i take excedrin while im taking feverfew?

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Is it safe to take 3 excedrin tablets in one day?

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What happens when you take too much excedrin in one day?

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