Fioricet is effective in treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain states - particularly back pain.
When Do I Take Fioricet?
It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and tension headaches. Because life is busy and can not be put on hold for pain, Fioricet is mild enough that it can be taken and you can continue with everyday life. If the pain is not treated properly, it could take days off your life. And who has time for that? Why live with pain when you can use Fioricet when you feel the onset of pain or a headache. Life is stressful enough. Fioricet is a combination of Butalbital / Fioricet/ Butalbital / caffeine and is prescribed as 50mg Butalbital / 325mg Fioricet/ Butalbital / 40mg caffeine.
Possible Side Effects with Fioricet
Important fact about Fioricet:
Mental and physical dependence can occur with the use of barbiturates such as butalbital when these drugs are taken in higher than recommended doses over long periods of time.
More common side effects of Fioricet may include:
Drowsiness, dizziness, abdominal pain, intoxicated feeling, light-headedness, nausea, sedation, shortness of breath, vomiting
Precautions for Fioricet and Pain Medications
Do not exceed the recommended dose or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. Avoid alcohol while you are using this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.
Possible Fioricet Drug Interaction
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of "blood thinners." Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Because Fioricet contains acetaminophen, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medications containing acetaminophen which is commonly found in nonprescription pain relievers and cough-and-cold products. Read labels carefully to check ingredients. Fioricet may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
More Information
All FIORICET orders are shipped out within twenty four hours of when you place them.
If you are ordering on the weekend, your order will be shipped out first thing on Monday morning.
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