Question 1

what over-the-counter items can ease withdrawal from fioricet with codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine)?

Accepted Answer

No OTC meds.: There are no otc meds that will help with withdrawal symptoms from narcotics.  You should see your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 2

stopped fioricet/codeine 90 pills a month to 30 pills in one month. withdrawals in morning till i take 1 pill, then good all day, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal: In order to prevent or diminish symptoms of withdrawal attributed to butalbital which is found in fioricet, (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) a person must taper down the dose he or she takes. Than one has decreased to one pill per day is a good indication  that the taper down regimen is working since you are only taking onepill per day.

Question 3

can i take 5mg of ambien (zolpidem) and fioricet (without codeine) together?

Accepted Answer

Risky combination: Fioricet is a barbiturate, and large doses can interfere with breathing.  Ambien (zolpidem) plus Fioricet causes marked drowsiness. Putting all together, you could sleep so soundly that there could be risk of aspiration, but if you have any sleep apnea, respiratory drive might be substantially suppressed.  Discuss this with your doctor.

Question 4

every 3 day cut back of fioricet with codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine) put me in wd at end of month. went from 4 to 1 every other. what can i do now.1 per day?

Accepted Answer

Slow titration: I would continue to titrate down as you have, just more slowly.  If you are at 1 per day stay there for 5-7 days then go to 1/2 per day for 5-7 days.

Question 5

fioricet with codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine) on drug test, will i pass?

Accepted Answer

No: it contains, obviously, codeine which will show up as an opiate (and is also metabolized into morphine). It also contains a barbiturate, bultalbital, which will also show up as positive. I would worry more about using drugs when you are subject to drug testing, and the level of severity of your drug problem, as you do about getting caught.

Question 6

how can i safely detox from fioricet with codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine)?

Accepted Answer

Need medical help: You will need to reduce the dose slowly and at the same time initiated some other non addictive preventive treatment for migraine such as topiramate or topamax or a beta blocker with the use of a triptan such as Imitrex (sumatriptan) for acute attacks.
You may need something for anxiety as you withdraw from the barbituric component of fioricet.

Question 7

i hear there is a new medication called fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) which has codeine, can you tell me more about it?

Accepted Answer

An addicting med.: An addicting pain medicine for headaches. I would recommend you don't use it.  I would do my best to understand the cause of your headaches.  May just need new glasses, control your blood pressure, address the stress of life/job/responsibilities rather than complicate with an addicting medication. It would be my last resort, if ever at all. Go to a headache specialist, or interventional pain doc.

Question 8

why do doctors keep saying to cut fioricet with codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine) pill, it only comes in capsule. can you open the capsule to take half?

Accepted Answer

Cut back : May be they mean cut back and not cut in half!

Question 9

can i take fioricet with codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine) while trying to conceive?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Opioids in general like Codeine may affect reproductive hormones and may cause fertility issues by affecting ovulation. Only a thorough workup can determine if that is the case. If fertility is not an issue, the use of any drug during pregnancy can be a concern as this med has a category c rating for fetal adverse effects. Consult with an OB to weigh the risks versus the benefits.

Question 10

which cough syrups are sold over-the-counter containing codeine?

Accepted Answer

None in US.: None in the United States because codiene is a controlled substance.

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Can i take 5mg of ambien (zolpidem) and fioricet (without codeine) together?

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Fioricet with codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine) on drug test, will i pass?

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