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How To Take Butalbital (generic Fioricet)

Butalbital (generic fioricet) can be taken with food or milk to preven an upset stomach. Butalbital (generic fioricet) should be taken as as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects

Butalbital (generic fioricet) may cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances the first few days as your body adjusts. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: a rapid/ irregular heartbeat.

An allergic reaction to Butalbital (generic fioricet) is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if an allergic reation does occur. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: serious liver disease, alcohol or narcotic dependence, emotional/mental conditions, heart disease (arrhythmias, recent MI), stomach/intestinal ulcers, any allergies. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. To prevent oversedation, avoid using alcohol and other sedative type medications while taking this. Butalbital (generic fioricet) may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Butalbital contains caffeine. Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages while taking Butalbital (generic fioricet) as excessive nervousness and irritability can occur.

Butalbital (generic fioricet) should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Small amounts of this drug appear in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Because Butalbital contains acetaminophen, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medications containing acetaminophen which is commonly found in nonprescription pain relievers and cough-and-cold products. Read labels carefully to check ingredients.

Butalbital (generic fioricet) may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Butalbital (generic Fioricet) Overdose

If an overdose of butalbital (generic fioricet) is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of an overdose may include vomiting, unusual drowsiness, lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, loss of consciousness, dark urine, stomach pain, and extreme fatigue.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of butalbital (generic fioricet), take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Butalbital (generic fioricet) Storage

Store butalbital (generic fioricet) at room temperature and away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.

Keep Butalbital (generic Fioricet) out of reach of children.