Question 1

i am currently working to significantly reduce my fioricet usage. while this effort is ongoing, what are the likely and potential long-term side effects of using 5 tablets of fioricet daily?

Accepted Answer

: Fioricet is habit forming.  Since fioricet contains barbiturates, drowsiness &amp; dizziness are concerns and could impair ones ability to safely drive or operate machinery. Barbiturate overdose can be fatal. The acetaminophen in 5 tabs a day can interact with alcohol causing liver damage. I applaud your intention to wean off fioricet. Caffeine excess raises blood pressure &amp; heart rate.

Question 2

i have migraines almost daily. fioricet & rizatriptan have been the only prescriptions that really help. my usage of fioricet as my frontline reliever is 5-10 pills most days. what are the likely and potential long-term health effects of this dosage?

Accepted Answer

: You appear to have developed a Chronic Daily Migraine pattern, and this is almost certainly due to your use of Fioricet.  To break up this process, obtain a second opinion from a neurologist who focuses on headaches.  Your medication program is in need of significant modification, and this should be done under a doctor's supervision.

Question 3

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 4

how long does it take for fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) to leave your system? is it good for long term migraines?

Accepted Answer

Limit use of Fiorcet: Fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) is a combination drug of butalbital (a barbiturate) acetaminophen, (aspirin) and caffeine. Affective for tension headache; however, the barbiturate could cause euphoria, drowsiness, intoxicated feeling and light- headedness. Must utilize in a cautious manner. Habit forming and overuse could extenuate symptoms. Butalbital has a half life of 36-38 hrs. Better to use short term; spec. rxs.

Question 5

need to know, are there negative side effects from fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine)?

Accepted Answer

The usual: Side effects for any drug are difficult to predict, but commonly reported side effects for Fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) include:

dizziness
drowsiness
intoxicated feeling
light-headedness
nausea
vomiting
sedation
substance dependence
shortness of breath
abdominal pain.

Question 6

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 7

scientists have discovered any negative side effects of the pain killer fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine)?

Accepted Answer

Addiction: There are barbiturates and they can cause addiction or dependency on the drug.

Better than taking any drug for pain is finding out what is causing the pain ad getting rid of the cause rather than treating the symptom.

Need more information on the type of pain to recommend resolving the cause.

Question 8

is hallucinations common for fioricet or ondasetron?

Accepted Answer

More Info Needed: Hi,
Hallucinations are not usually a side effect of either of these two medications.
Perhaps there is more to this question that needs to be discovered.
In Best Health
Dr Lori Lange

Question 9

need to taper fioricet    been taking 20 a day for 5 months    have 70 pills left ?

Accepted Answer

Omg. That’s a lot : Get help from your PCP or prescribing doc. You can do this.

Question 10

can i take a fioricet and zofran together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is prudent to limit Fiorcet use, please keep your provider involved. If pregnant. Zofran is typically not the first choice for anti-emetics especially in early to mid pregnancy.

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I am currently working to significantly reduce my fioricet usage. while this effort is ongoing, what are the likely and potential long-term side effects of using 5 tablets of fioricet daily?

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I have migraines almost daily. fioricet & rizatriptan have been the only prescriptions that really help. my usage of fioricet as my frontline reliever is 5-10 pills most days. what are the likely and potential long-term health effects of this dosage?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

How long does it take for fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) to leave your system? is it good for long term migraines?

A member asked:

Need to know, are there negative side effects from fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine)?

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:

Scientists have discovered any negative side effects of the pain killer fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine)?

A member asked:

Is hallucinations common for fioricet or ondasetron?

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Need to taper fioricet been taking 20 a day for 5 months have 70 pills left ?

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Can i take a fioricet and zofran together?

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