The committee said Bristol Myers should do more studies to make sure people don't overuse Extra Strength Excedrin. A migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically causes pain on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and noise. It can last from two hours to two days. Migraines are believed to be caused by constriction and then dilation of the blood vessels in the brain.
Remedies range from regular aspirin to prescription drugs that constrict swollen blood vessels.
An Emory University neurologist who treats migraine patients, Dr. Sarah DeRossett, told CNN that Extra Strength Excedrin is indicated for mild attacks, though it is not very effective. It is up to the FDA to accept or reject it the recommendation. Generally, the FDA accepts recommendations from the advisory panels. CNN reporter Eugenia Halsey contributed to this report. The Migraine Pane Ronda's Migraine Page External sites are not endorsed by CNN Interactive.