Excedrin=bad?
#96014 - 08/06/04 07:53 AM
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I think I already know the answer to this. I have been feeling lousy and thought it was the new peppermint caps that I got. I thought a lot about what I've been eating. I realized that this started when I took my Excedrin (which contains a tiny bit of caffeine).
Has anyone else has problems with Excedrin? I only need it when I get very bad headaches.
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I've heard that painkillers in general can be an IBS trigger or a stomach irritant, or both. I'm not sure what the painkiller is in Excedrin, and I've never had any of them trigger attacks, but I know that ibuprofen (Advil) gives me horrible stomach pains.
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How have you been feeling? Have you tried the Acidophilus yet? If so, how do you feel being on it? Any better? I feel for you, I had a lot of those terrible nights! I hope you are feeling better!
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Ibs-d and fructose sensitive.
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I think Excedrin is aspirin which irritates the lining of the stomach. If it helps your headache, keep taking it but take it with food and eat extra safe. I used to rely on aspirin or ibuprofen because Tylenol wasn't strong enough, but I finally switched to extra strength Tylenol, which did the trick. And no more tummy aches!
PS any chance your headaches could be migraines?
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Aspirin and ibruprofen (Advil) triggers my attacks. Stick to acetaminophen (otherwise known as paracetamol, brand name Tylenol).
Also aspirin and advil can promote stomach bleeding. Found this out the hard way. All my best,
~nel~
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Actually it's acetaminophen but has 65 mg of caffeine in it. 
I did a google search and came up with this info. Holy cow, that's almost as much as a cup of coffee. No wonder my tummy is angry with me.
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Thanks. I'm ok with Advil thank god as it's the ONLY thing that takes my menstrual cramps away. But I agre that it's not good for tummy's and can even cause ulcers.
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everyone asprin is a bad thing to take for ibs. i got real sick with that before. theres a new asprin, what is made with exedrin peppermint what disolves in your mouth. i havent had a stomachahe from this new disolving pill yet for some reason. jasper
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ive had ibs for 8 years now. im learning alot on this web board. thanks again everyone
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I took Excedrin only once years ago for a headache or PMS cramps or something & a few hours later I had a tachycardia attack that lasted about an hour. Was getting ready to head to the hospital when it finally stopped. Never would take it again. 
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Painkillers cause trouble for me too. Ibuprofen always triggers attacks. Usually put up with the headache or period pain cos I know that they will only last a few days. I try to drink a lot of water if I have a headache & use hot packs for period pains. Better to avoid painkillers if you can.
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