Question 1

how could long term fioricet / fiorinal (aspirin butalbital and caffeine) users or abusers affect someone?

Accepted Answer

Many Ways: Aside from the likely liver or kidney damage from the Aspirin or tylenol (acetaminophen) contained in these combinations, assuming that you were taking the meds for headache, you will probably develop medication overuse headache. There is also the possibility of developing a barbiturate dependence which could lead to seizures if you stopped the drug suddenly.

Question 2

why would fiorinal (aspirin butalbital and caffeine) be considered a controlled substance while fioricet is not?

Accepted Answer

Fiorinal vs Fioricet: Per FDA -Fiorinal  must have at least 188mg aspirin per 15 mg butalbital (188:15) to meet CSA exemption. Ratio for Fioricet is 70mg acetaminophen per 15mg butalbital (70:15). The aspirin &amp;  acetaminophen ratios were believed to reduce abuse potential for Butalbital. REF: https://www.pharmacyexam.com/index.cfm/blog/48/fiorinal-is-a-schedule-iii-controlled-drug-but-fioricet-is-not-.cfm

Question 3

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 4

can high liver enzymes lead to pancreatic cancer? can't take aspirin for headaches, take fiorcet, has acetaminophen take 6 times a day!

Accepted Answer

Elevated liver: function tests do not cause cancer, but if pancreatic cancer or anything else causes obstruction of the bile duct, it can cause elevated blood tests.  Acetaminophen intake in amounts that exceed recommended amount can cause liver damage.

Question 5

does aspirin contain caffeine?

Accepted Answer

No: Aspirin alone does not contain caffeine. But medicines like bc powders, and goody powders have Aspirin and caffeine.

Question 6

does trixaicin contain aspirin?

Accepted Answer

No: It contains no aspirin. It is capsaisin based.

Question 7

does aspercreme contain aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Has Salicylic Acid: It is the main metabolite of aspirin.

Question 8

does motrin contains aspirin?

Accepted Answer

No: Motrin does not contain aspirin, but it is related to Aspirin (both are known as nsaids).  You should not take full doses of Aspirin if you are taking Motrin also.  You can still take Aspirin for heart prevention.  If you do so, make sure and take it at least 1 hour before taking motrin.

Question 9

what is the recommendation on children under 19 and products that contain aspirin that are used topically not orally? can they even be around them?

Accepted Answer

Confusing wording: We recommend no oral salycalates (aspirin or other salicylate products) in kids under 16 due to an association with Reye syndrome.If given during viral illnesses, specifically flu or chickenpox, liver failure might occur. The condition is almost unheard of today.There is no reason to fear their use in older kids/adults or having them around kids.We still use aspirin in a few kid diseases.

Question 10

does toradol contain any aspirin?

Accepted Answer

No: But it is a powerful nsaid.

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