The Miracle Drug

I get these terrible headaches sometimes. And today was one of those sometimes. By 10:00 am, I already had a headache worthy of Zeus.

If I get a little dehydrated, or I eat too much sugar, or too much salt, I suffer for it.

I have to stay very-well hydrated, so I drink LOTS of water everyday. In fact, that's about all I drink. Rarely do I drink soda, or milk, or juice, or anything other than water. Because even a little dehydration brings the predictable headache.

Fortunately, for those times when it feels like Athena is poking around in my skull, there's Excedrin Migraine.

Usually, all it takes is one pill. Today was a two-pill day.

But since I rarely drink soda or coffee, I'm pretty sensitive to the caffeine. So here I am, eyes dilated, wired on caffeine just like I've drunk three cups of coffee on an empty stomach.

I hate drugs. I don't trust drug companies. But this drug is awesome. Two pills and I'm back to work--even if a little "twitchy"--when otherwise I'd be in bed in pain for the rest of the day.

So in this case, it's totally worth it. Thank God for the Miracle Drug, Excedrin Migraine.

(Side effects may vary. If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen and aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen and aspirin may cause liver damage and stomach bleeding. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer, with any other products containing acetaminophen. Taking more than directed may cause liver damage. Ask a doctor before use if you have never had migraines diagnosed by a health professional, a headache that is different from your usual migraines, the worst headache of your life, fever and stiff neck, headaches beginning after or caused by head injury, exertion, coughing or bending, experienced your first headache after the age of 50, daily headaches, a migraine so severe as to require bed rest, asthma, bleeding problems, ulcers, stomach problems such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain that do not go away or recur, problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers, vomiting with your migraine headache, taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning of the blood), diabetes, gout, arthritis; under a doctor's care for any serious condition, taking any other drug, taking any other product that contains aspirin, acetaminophen, or any other pain reliever/fever reducer. Stop use and ask your doctor if an allergic reaction occurs (seek medical help right away), your migraine is not relieved or worsens after first dose, new or unexpected symptoms occur, stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts, ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.)