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Fioricet is a Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine pain reliever and sedative medication that is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and tension headaches.

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How To Take Fioricet

Fioricet can be taken with food or milk if an upset stomach occurs. Take as prescribed.
Do not increase your dose of fioricet or take it more frequently without your doctor's approval.

Side effects

Fioricet may cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. 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 Fioricet is unlikely, but if an allergic reaction does occur seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to fioricet 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. Fioricet may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages.

Fioricet contains caffeine. Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication as excessive nervousness and irritability can occur.

Fioricet should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Small amounts of this medication 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 fioricet 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.

Fioricet may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor while taking fioricet.

Fioricet Overdose

If an overdose of fioricet is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of a fioricet 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.

Notes

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

Do not share with others.

Keep fioricet out of reach of children.