Question 1

i've allergies to tryptans and migraine meds. fioricent is the only migraine med that didn't cause a reaction, but it doesn't work. any other options?

Accepted Answer

Yes : There are several but you should discuss it with a neurologist because they need monitoring and have specific side effects (like all medicines). Two other possibilities are topamax (topiramate) and depakote.

Question 2

doctor prescribed fiorecet fot tension headaches.also taking zoloft 100 mg. are these safe together? what allergy med safe to take with these?

Accepted Answer

Most are: Fioricet may induce drowsiness which may be worsened by sedating antihistamine such as Benadryl.  Otherwise I don't see much problem with drug interaction with other allergy meds.

Question 3

can daily use of fioricet for chronic headaches cause foot pain? ive taken this med for many years but suddenly have been experiencing foot pain

Accepted Answer

Foot pain: NO - this long term use is not associated with foot pain.

Question 4

what are the side efects of fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) and can it cause headache?

Accepted Answer

Old style medication: Fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) is a combination barbiturate /acetaminophen  that used to be popular for headaches. In fact it is a very ineffective drug that causes drug rebound headaches. It is not an appropriate medication to treat your headache. See a neurologist or pain specialist for an evaluation.

Question 5

i am taking fioricet for migraines. not working like excedrin migraine, but that causes intolerable side effects. excedrin has aspirin. is it safe to combine a small aspirin dose with fioricet?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin: If you do not have problem to take aspirin,consider taking Excedrin only unless if there is other information that I do not know.

Question 6

reoccurring migraines for over a year. i was put on fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) by my neuro which helps but the migraines are coming back. causes of daily headaches?

Accepted Answer

Migraines: there are two approaches to treating migraine.  Abortive medications such as fioricet, Imitrex, Relpax (eletriptan).  The other approach is the prophylactic approach with meds such as Topamax.  In your case it sounds like you may have migraines and med rebound headaches.  Consider asking your neurologist for a preventive therapy.

Question 7

can i tak depakote 250 and fioricet 300-50-40 together?

Accepted Answer

There is interaction: According to FDA there is drug interaction and it depends on how long you are going to take them together.Discuss with your Doctor or pharmacist before you take them together

Question 8

taking topamax (topiramate) with fioricet, is this okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but wean down: Yes, the Fioricet will stop headaches that occur, while the topamax (topiramate) will keep them from coming on in the first place.  That being said, if you are still using the Fioricet on a regular basis, you should definitely look into alternative medications- Fioricet has been shown to greatly increase the risk of medication overuse headache, which is very difficulty to treat.

Question 9

might i take fioricet and vistaril (hydroxyzine) together?

Accepted Answer

Why ?: If there is a pain problem , what is the cause of the pain and treat the cause so that it will go away. 
Pain medication blocks symptoms and too much can cause more problems 

you need another opinion as to what is the cause of your problems and getting them resolved.

Question 10

i took 7 .5 mg of xanax, 10 fioricets plus a bottle of wine?

Accepted Answer

Go to hospital.: That’s way too much of everything.  You need to be under medical supervision in an emergency department.  And call someone you know to be with you.

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I've allergies to tryptans and migraine meds. fioricent is the only migraine med that didn't cause a reaction, but it doesn't work. any other options?

A member asked:

Doctor prescribed fiorecet fot tension headaches.also taking zoloft 100 mg. are these safe together? what allergy med safe to take with these?

A member asked:

Can daily use of fioricet for chronic headaches cause foot pain? ive taken this med for many years but suddenly have been experiencing foot pain

A member asked:

What are the side efects of fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) and can it cause headache?

A member asked:

I am taking fioricet for migraines. not working like excedrin migraine, but that causes intolerable side effects. excedrin has aspirin. is it safe to combine a small aspirin dose with fioricet?

A member asked:

Reoccurring migraines for over a year. i was put on fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) by my neuro which helps but the migraines are coming back. causes of daily headaches?

A member asked:

Can i tak depakote 250 and fioricet 300-50-40 together?

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Taking topamax (topiramate) with fioricet, is this okay?

A member asked:

Might i take fioricet and vistaril (hydroxyzine) together?

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I took 7 .5 mg of xanax, 10 fioricets plus a bottle of wine?

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