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Is fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) a narcotic?

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No: But Fioricet with Codeine (acetaminophen butalbital caffeine and codeine) is considered a narcotic.

Answered 1/23/2021

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No : This medication is a combination of a (1)barbiturate, (2) caffeine, and (3) acetaminophen, a non-opiate centrally acting pain reliever.

Answered 4/14/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fiorcet: Fioricet = acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine ** Fioricet with Codeine =butalbital +acetaminophen +caffeine + codeine ** The later is a narcotic, the former is not.

Answered 1/23/2021

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