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

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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.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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