Uses
Fioricet is a barbiturate sedative mixed with a non-aspirin pain medication and caffeine. Fioricet is used to treat "Tension-type" headaches, or tension headaches, which are more common among women than men and for the relief of migraine headaches.
How Taken
Fioricet (Butalbital) comes as a tablet to be taken by mouth. One or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed with total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets.
Precautions
Fioricet (Butalbital) may cause you to become drowsy or less alert; therefore, driving or operating dangerous machinery or participating in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness is not recommended until you know your response to this drug.
If you have a history of severe depression or drug abuse, or have liver or kidney problems, consult with your doctor before taking Fioricet.
Use this drug with caution if you are elderly or in a weakened condition, if you have liver or kidney problems, or if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant inform your doctor immediately.
Side Effects
Abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness, intoxicated feeling, light-headedness, nausea, sedation, shortness of breath, vomiting.
Less common or rare side effects may include:
Agitation, allergic reactions, constipation, depression, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, earache, exaggerated feeling of well-being, excessive sweating, excessive urination, excitement, fainting, fatigue, fever, flatulence, headache, heartburn, heavy eyelids, high energy, hot spells, itching, leg pain, mental confusion, muscle fatigue, numbness, rapid heartbeat, ringing in the ears, seizure, shaky feeling, skin redness and/or peeling, sluggishness, stuffy nose, tingling.
Overdose
An overdose of Fioricet, or combining this medication with alcohol or other central nervous system depressant, may lead to unconsciousness or perhaps death. Fioricet overdose is indicated by severe drowsiness, confusion, extreme weakness, hallucination, shortness of breath, too slow or troubled breathing, slurred speech, lack of coordination, vomiting with blood, unusually slow heartbeat.
Information
Do not take Fioricet if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days. Dangerous side effects could result.
Fioricet may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants.
Disclaimer
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