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I have taken fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) for 3 days in a row for migraine..6 being the most..is it likely i will have withdrawals..have heard so much about them. scary!.

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Caffeine withdrawal: headaches and barbiturate withdrawal seizures are possible. Also 6 doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) may cause liver problems. The main ingredient (butalbital) is for tension headache not migraine by the way.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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