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Is Tylenol 3 any good for migraines?

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February 7
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I was taken off Excedrin as I use to take it like candy; it tore up my stomach lining. That was before starting Botox in 1999 but was asked to take nothing more than Tylenol if necessary at the time so I agreed. When Ubrelvy came about in 2024 that's what I began taking as the emergency medication.

March 14
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I have Hemiplegic migraines since childhood. The only medication that provided me with little relief was anti inflammatory medication, Excedrin Migraine and bata blockers.

February 8
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I avoid narcotics due to rebound headache and possible addiction.

February 8
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Is Tylenol 3 effective for treating migraines?

Tylenol 3 contains acetaminophen (the active ingredient in regular Tylenol) plus codeine, a narcotic pain reliever. While acetaminophen alone can help with migraine pain, there's limited evidence specifically supporting Tylenol 3 for migraine treatment.

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Is Tylenol 3 effective for treating migraines?

Tylenol 3 contains acetaminophen (the active ingredient in regular Tylenol) plus codeine, a narcotic pain reliever. While acetaminophen alone can help with migraine pain, there's limited evidence specifically supporting Tylenol 3 for migraine treatment.

Regular acetaminophen has been shown to help alleviate migraine headache pain in studies. It works by altering how your body perceives pain. Some people find it more effective when combined with caffeine, which helps narrow blood vessels in the brain.

However, there are some important considerations:

* Taking pain medications too frequently can actually cause chronic migraine headaches
* Narcotic medications like codeine aren't typically recommended as first-line treatments for migraine
* Other options like triptans or NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) are generally more effective for most people with migraine

If over-the-counter pain relievers haven't been working well for you, it's worth talking to your healthcare provider about other treatment options specifically designed for migraine, such as triptans or CGRP-targeting medications.

February 7

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