What headache medicine do you take? How long until it works?

Looking for what Over-The-Counter (OTC) headache medicine you take and how long does it take for you to get results? Please just address the occasional headache, not migraines.

Nothing works for me except aspirin (no idea why).

And powdered aspirin works the fastest and best for me. (Stan-back powders, Goody's, BC).

I'd like to try Head-on though…curious if that actually works.

Goody's works in about 15 minutes and the headache is gone. Same with the other powdered aspirin brands. The all have some caffeine in them, which constricts the blood vessels in your head (which is sometimes a cause).

13 Responses to “What headache medicine do you take? How long until it works?”

  1. Gabriel Gibin Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 9:49 am

    Tylenol, it´s quite nice and fast.
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  2. yahoo_girl Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 9:54 am

    My drug of choice is Ibuprofen. Many OTC drugs have generic brands, and I find they work just as well.
    Be on the lookout for chemical makes of the drugs. Some people may be allergic to acetaminophen–I think Tylenol and Advil contains this.
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  3. MC Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Aleve, about 20 mins to work, and it works well…….
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  4. knowssignlanguage Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 10:56 am

    goody powder my husband take that and it works as soon as he takes it.
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  5. answergrl Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am

    I usually take 2 Tylenol 500 mg Rapid Release Gel Capsules because they are not bad for the lining of the stomach, and they do the job for me.
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  6. OnTimeSupplies.com Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    Nothing works for me except aspirin (no idea why).

    And powdered aspirin works the fastest and best for me. (Stan-back powders, Goody's, BC).

    I'd like to try Head-on though…curious if that actually works.

    Goody's works in about 15 minutes and the headache is gone. Same with the other powdered aspirin brands. The all have some caffeine in them, which constricts the blood vessels in your head (which is sometimes a cause).
    References :

  7. quiet1 Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    I take Aleve for headaches, sore muscles, back pain.. it works great and fast… 15 - 20 minutes
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  8. Jackie L Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    I take motrin for my headaches - 800 mg. work the best for me. It seems to work within a 1/2 hour. Try brushing your hair or rubbing your head to relieve some tension.
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  9. robert m Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    Tylenol.
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  10. PG1626 Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    OTC do not work for me - I get ultram.
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  11. wtackitt Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I believe Advil is best, it takes about 15 minutes to work. I would take two if you are an adult.
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  12. Linds Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    Advil works good so does motrin or ib profin…….aleve is good too as well as … 2 tablets each… can take 30 mins or so.
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  13. parijat Says:
    March 1st, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Headache is a pain in the head, scalp or neck. Headaches can be
    caused by minor problems like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more
    serious reasons like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
    meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can have harmful side
    effects, so it is better to modify your lifestyle. More information
    available at http://tinyurl.com/q8696
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