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Fioricet is the brand name of a combination drug thatu2019s used for the treatment of headaches that can include tension headaches, headaches from muscle contractions and post-dural puncture headaches.
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Fioricet is the brand name of a combination drug that’s used for the treatment of headaches that can include tension headaches, headaches from muscle contractions and post-dural puncture headaches. While not an official indication, Fioricet is also often given to treat migraines and other causes of pain.
Some of the potential side effects of Fioricet include: • Drowsiness • Dizziness • Feeling restless or anxious • Feeling drunk or intoxicated • Sleep problems
Only take fioricet oral capsuleor tablet as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it longer than your physician has ordered. It can become habit-forming and cause mental or physical dependence if too much of this medicine is taken for a long period of time.
Fioricet medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 hours as needed. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. The dosage is based on your medical condition, age, and response to treatment.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor if you notice increased use of this medication, a worsening of headaches, an increase in the number of headaches, the medication not working as well, or use of this medication for more than 2 headache episodes a week.
Fiorinal and Fioricet both contain butalbital, which is a barbiturate, and caffeine plus an analgesic. The difference between these two medications is that Fiorinal contains aspirin, and Fioricet contains acetaminophen, which is known as Tylenol. Many other drugs taken in excess can cause a medication overuse headache. Triptans, such as Imitrex, Maxalt, and Replax, which are designer drugs specially targeted to abort migraines, should not be taken more than nine times a month. If you are taking more than that, part of your headache could be due to medication overuse headache.
Fioricet is the brand name of a combination drug that’s used for the treatment of headaches that can include tension headaches, headaches from muscle contractions and post-dural puncture headaches. While not an official indication, Fioricet is also often given to treat migraines and other causes of pain.