Excedrin and Congested nose - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Congested nose is reported as a side effect among people who take Excedrin (acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Congested nose when taking Excedrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,620 people who have side effects when taking Excedrin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Excedrin?

Excedrin has active ingredients of acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine. It is often used in headache. eHealthMe is studying from 22,736 Excedrin users. Check the latest studies of Excedrin.

What is Congested nose?

Congested nose is found to be associated with 2,932 drugs and 2,493 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Congested nose.

On Sep, 30, 2025

21,620 people reported to have side effects when taking Excedrin.
Among them, 81 people (0.37%) have Congested nose.

Among these 81 people:

How long have people been on Excedrin when they have Congested nose? *

What is the gender of people who have Congested nose when taking Excedrin? *

female: 81.25 %
male: 18.75 %

What is the age of people who have Congested nose when taking Excedrin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Excedrin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Congested nose? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 23 people, 28.40%
Fever: 22 people, 27.16%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 21 people, 25.93%
Cough: 21 people, 25.93%
Joint Pain: 20 people, 24.69%
Dizziness: 18 people, 22.22%
Back Pain: 18 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 16 people, 19.75%
Diarrhea: 16 people, 19.75%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 17.28%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 10 people, 12.35%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 10 people, 12.35%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 9 people, 11.11%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 7 people, 8.64%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 8.64%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 6.17%
Type 2 Diabetes: 5 people, 6.17%
Diabetes: 4 people, 4.94%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 4.94%
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (own immune system attacks various cells causing a wide variety of signs and symptoms): 3 people, 3.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Congested nose and when was it recovered:

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Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine:

Congested nose and drugs with ingredients of acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine (63 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Congested nose:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetaminophen; aspirin; caffeine (the active ingredients of Excedrin) and Excedrin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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