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Can Amoxicillin And Excedrin Be Taken Along With Caffeine Supplement?

Can I take amoxicillin and excederen extra strength for migraine with caffeine at the same time. I was prescribed omoxcillin today for possible strep threat but I forgot to ask if I can still take the excederen, right now mostly for headache and throat pain. Also have fever.
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Hi there!Welcome to HCM!

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic prescribed for the strep infection. The headache and throat pain you experience may be associated with that. Excedrin is usually prescribed for migraine, which contains caffeine in itself. So additional caffeine intake may lead to symptoms like anxiety, panic and even depression. So Excedrin and caffeine are not advised together. Although Amoxicillin and Excedrin have not shown any clinical interactions yet, it is best to ask your treating doctor whether its safe to take the two together.
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Can Amoxicillin And Excedrin Be Taken Along With Caffeine Supplement?

Hi there!Welcome to HCM! Amoxicillin is an antibiotic prescribed for the strep infection. The headache and throat pain you experience may be associated with that. Excedrin is usually prescribed for migraine, which contains caffeine in itself. So additional caffeine intake may lead to symptoms like anxiety, panic and even depression. So Excedrin and caffeine are not advised together. Although Amoxicillin and Excedrin have not shown any clinical interactions yet, it is best to ask your treating doctor whether its safe to take the two together. Hope this helps.