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Aspirin / caffeine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: BC Fast Pain Relief, Anacin, Bayer Back & Body, BC Arthritis, Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief, BC Headache, BC Original, Bayer Extra Strength Back & Body, P-A-C Analgesic, Aspircaf, Cope, Genasan, Adult Strength, Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!, Anacin Max Strength, Bayer Headache Relief, Blowfish for Hangovers, Back & Body Extra Strength, P-A-C Bayer AM Ache and Pain Relief to Go …show all brand names

Aspirin / caffeine has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 88 reviews on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 39% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Aspirin / caffeine

  • miss...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 18, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Muscle Pain "I absolutely hate the new package. It takes me 3 times to get all the powder out. Why you would change something that was perfect I have no idea! Please go back to the original packaging. I have a box of 50 I will probably not use. Unless I am desperate and I won't buy anymore."

8 / 10
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  • Use...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 8, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "I have taken BC powders for over 20 years they have always worked very well. I am not pleased with the new packaging, it is a hassle to use and, extremely wasteful. I am a fan of BC but, not the new packaging. Get smart listen to the folks that have made you one of the most popular pain relievers on the market. It is not rocket science listen to the people. A degree or doctorum does not mean your ideas are always the best do, look at the old saying... '' IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T TRY TRY TO FIX IT! ''"

5 / 10
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  • Mimi
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 24, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "BC powders have always been the best thing for my headaches, but I despise the new packaging. By the time you flick the packet around to get all the powder out, it’s all over the inside of my mouth and I’m frantically having to gulp copious amounts of water to get it all down. I wish I’d kept my old wrappers and I’d just sit down one day and re-package them myself"

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  • Harrell
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 25, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I have taken BC powder for years but I absolutely hate the new stick packs. It was a good idea but the design of the packaging does not allow the powder to all come out. NO matter how you open it some gets stuck. Either fix the packaging or go back to the old packaging."

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  • Minpink
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 18, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Used to be great. This new package is horrible. Go back to the old package so we can get on with getting rid of body and head aches. Takes sometimes three goes to get it all out and that’s with ripping the package open etc. used to could just un fold, pour and swallow- could do it driving down the road. Now it’s a huge ordeal. "

7 / 10
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  • CLee
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 12, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Why do you big companies always have to annoy your loyal followers! I do not like the new package. I've been to 4 stores looking for some remaining old package. I don't get it - haven't you heard - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

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  • Cat
  • April 22, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I have used BC Power for many years. At times, if I'm in severe pain, I may take two at a time. The new packaging is difficult to use. It is hard to get all of the powder out of the packaging. So it does up all over my tongue. With the old packaging I would simply put the powder in the middle of the wrapper, cradle the paper opposite of the fold and could get it into the back of my throat without tasting it. If the time arises that I may need two, I simply join the two and take it at once. Neither of which I can do with the new packaging. They changed it without asking if loyal user wanted the change. They say ''On The Go''. We never had trouble taking it with us to begin with. We need the old packaging back the way it was. When I can't find the old packaging, in out of the way stores, I'm not taking it anymore"

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  • Cjh
  • September 30, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) "I share the opinion of others. Can’t deal with delivery of the powder which includes BC and Goodys. Been taking for decades. Very aggravating and disappointing to try to find another product that I will probably not be satisfied with. Please go back to the former product and packaging. Or yet another faithful customer will be lost. Also, I have recommended headache powders to friends for years. No more."

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  • Darci
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 11, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "I take BC for RA and chronic headaches. I can no longer use it because I can't open the new packets with RA. They are HORRIBLE! The med also gets stuck in there. I have been using BC for 25 years. I now have to switch to Goodys. Very disappointed!"

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  • Jcano
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 3, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Muscle Pain "The new packaging does not release the full contents. I spend considerably more time trying to empty the packet than it is worth. I have taken these powders for approximately 40+ years with no problem. I lose about one third of the product with each use which costs me money. Please bring back the old packages.."

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  • Cris
  • September 15, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I don't know why the packaging changed, I, along with my family use and have used bc's for generations, now due to packaging we are switching. You cannot get the medicine out, about half comes out so you buy twice as many as before, and if your lucky enough to get the medicine out it takes 2 tries so you get the bad taste twice not once n it's so aggravating were looking for alternative meds. Why fix something that's not broke?"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 14, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Hello! Sooooooo glad to have found people commenting the “negative” on the new BC “Go Packs!” I have always used BC for my headaches. But packaging is HORRIBLE!!!!! Good news, People! Even though most convenient stores still have the go packs, you can find the original BC’s at Walgreen’s. I haven’t checked at Walmart or other stores, but wanted to share. Just wonder..... if BC has taken a loss on these go packs."

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  • jete...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 20, 2016

Anacin (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "I recommend it as the best to alleviate pain. Better than Oxicodone which lasts 1/2 hour. Forget Tylenol. As a dance teacher I experience all kinds of aches and pains . Have had disk problems, hip replacement and taken every pain killer known. For me this is the best anti-inflammatory. Most drs. for some unknown reason never heard of Anacin don't know what I am taking. I am going for minor surgery in a few days and still taking. Will quit 3 days before. I take with coffee, milk, water etc. Takes about one hour to take effect and I do take right before going to sleep."

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  • grann...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 20, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I HATE the new sealed packets (stick packs) and before I loved BC powders .... grrrrr . Have used BC powders exclusively and almost daily for almost 30yrs. Now I cannot find the fold out/old packaging. The new packets make taking the aspirin very difficult and it seems like less powder in each pack, and it sticks to the sides, you have to pain stakingly peel the tiny packet. Sooooo angry about this ....."

7 / 10
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  • bert
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • September 3, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I take bc powder for sinus headaches at least 1 time a day or 3 times a week and totally hate the new package. I drive around asking stores do they still have the old packaging but now all the old is bought up. The new B C package is not is not the same quality: does not taste the same, less in the package and instead of easily pouring out of package sticks to package or spills out. Why did you change a good thing???"

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  • Zano
  • January 6, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Have been a daily BC powder user all of my adult life for my tension headaches, knocks them out in no time. Prefer BC of Goodie, but I am making the switch over this new packaging. Seems to be way less in the package, have to take 2 now because half of it gets stuck in the packaging, I start gagging because I stand there head tilted back for 30 seconds trying to get it all out. Please revert back!"

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  • Vader
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 30, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Well I hope Medtech is reading these. I HATE the new stick so much I tried to find an email to complain to them to no avail. I was a 50 year user of these as are many in my family. No goody..no stanback, only BCPOWDER. Stick is harder to use and taste odd which I think may be leaching chemicals from color on pack. Since half product NEVER comes out it even seems to be leaching moisture. HARDER TO TAKE..BRING BACK the quick paper sleeve. I will not buy another box of these and I bought 50 packs monthly. Bad idea to screw with loyal customers."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 6, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I've been using BC powders for about 15 years. Since they've changed the packaging it's been almost impossible to get the full dose in my mouth at one time. They also haven't been as effective so I've started buying the arthritis strength formula. I tried just taking 2 at first, but the caffeine didn't agree with me at such a high amount. After I finish this box, I'll probably start buying excedrin. It doesn't work as quickly but the pills will be easier to swallow."

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  • Maxhe...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 24, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I love BC powers right up to the point when they decided to change the packaging. The damn thing became hard as anthing to take without spending twice the amount of time as before. Not to mention you cannot get all the powder out of the package. I am changing my aspirin to something else. I suggest you do the same."

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  • Momma...
  • November 10, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I have taken BC for probably close to 30 years or more. Love it!! However the new package... is not my friend. The powder will not slide out of the package, it is difficult to open. The only easy thing is that it is easy to waste. Powder in the package gets either on your face or clothes. I did email the company but really did not get anywhere with that. They just stated basically they were not going to change and thanks for being a loyal customer. Right now I can still find a few of the old packs but as bad as I say it "Look out Goody here I come". Hopefully they won't change their packages and will work just as good."

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  • sandc...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 18, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I'm 50 years old and I have been taking bc powder for as long as I can remember. My mother and father took them as well. They are the best thing for my headaches. I hate the new on the go packaging which I see I'm not the only one. Bring back the old packaging now!!!!"

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  • ajay
  • November 12, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "The new packaging SUCKS!!! Impossible to get all powder out of the dinky pack and it contains less powder also!! I will NOT buy another box of BC if this is not corrected!! This was the best headache medicine on the market, what genius changed it???"

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  • Bittie
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 26, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "This new packaging is a nightmare! So difficult to get the powder,my husband and I have been taking this product for over 30 years, always has been the best headache and ache and pain med, but the packaging sucks! My husband usually gets most of it all over him and it's difficult for me also, so disappointed, please return to the old design, why would you mess up something that was working so great!"

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  • Lil...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 17, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Please, please bring back the old package! I have to rip these sticks two to three times just trying to get all the powder out and at that point I have shreds of paper and powder all over the place! I have to say this must have been to save the company a couple of dollars because loyal customers didn’t complain about the packaging! Fix this mistake PLEASE!"

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  • Kel
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 5, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "The new packaging is so HORRIBLE!!! I used to buy the old packaging on my way to work when I had a bad headache. It only took a few seconds to take in my car and then I was on my way to work. Now with the new packaging I am stuck in my car FOREVER trying for WAY to long to open this STUPID new packaging! I get so FRUSTRATED trying to tear open all the edges because that is the only way to get all the powder out. Then I recently noticed I have to take 2 for my headache to even go away!!!! WHAT? Whoever came up with this new packaging design and formula was a pure ‘GENIUS’!! I’m done with buying this new product."

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