Taking Fioricet

The Generic Name for Fioricet is: acetaminophen/ butalbital/ caffeine (oral) (a seet a MIN oh fen and boo TAL bi tall and CAFF een).
It is sold under the brand names: Esgic, Esgic-Plus, Fioricet

Doctors perscribe Fioricet for tension headaches caused by contractions of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area, and migraine.

How Fioricet is Taken

Fioricet, taken orally, comes as a capsule and tablet. One or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed is a typical dose. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets. Extended and repeated use of this product is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.

Warnings/Precautions about Fioricet

Fioricet may cause you to become drowsy or less alert; therefore, driving or operating dangerous machinery or participating in any activity that requires full mental alertness is not recommended at all.

If you are being treated for severe depression or have a history of severe depression or drug abuse, we urge you to consult with your doctor right away before taking Fioricet.

Use this drug with extreme caution if you are elderly or in a weakened condition, if you have liver or kidney problems, or if you have severe abdominal trouble. Fioricet can affect a developing baby. It also appears in breast milk. If Fioricet is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding your baby until your treatment is finished.

Missed a Dose of Fioricet

Take the missed dose of Fioricet as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, all you have to do is skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You must not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Possible Side Effects of Fioricet

Side effects of Fioricet cannot be anticipated at this time. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Fioricet. More common side effects may include:

• Abdominal pain
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• intoxicated feeling
• light-headedness
• nausea
• sedation
• shortness of breath
• vomiting.

• Agitation
• allergic reactions
• constipation
• depression
• difficulty swallowing
• dry mouth
• earache
• exaggerated feeling of well-being
• excessive sweating
• excessive urination
• excitement
• fainting
• fatigue
• fever
• flatulence
• headache
• heartburn
• heavy eyelids
• high energy
• hot spells
• itching
• leg pain
• mental confusion
• muscle fatigue
• numbness
• rapid heartbeat
• ringing in the ears
• seizure
• shaky feeling
• skin redness and/or peeling
• sluggishness
• stuffy nose
• tingling.

Storage of Fioricet

Store Fioricet below 86° F (30° C); Needless to say, keep it out of reach of children!

Overdose on Fioricet?

An overdose of Fioricet, or combining this medication with alcohol or other central nervous system depressant, may lead to unconsciousness or perhaps death. This is serious stuff! Fioricet overdose is indicated by severe drowsiness, confusion, extreme weakness, hallucination, shortness of breath, too slow or troubled breathing, slurred speech, lack of coordination, vomiting with blood, unusually slow heartbeat. Fioricet is not to be taken lightly.

More Information on Fioricet

Do not take Fioricet if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days. As previously mentioned, dangerous side effects could result.

Fioricet may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and NEVER take any medicine unless your doctor approves.

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Disclaimer about Fioricet

This Fioricet information is only for your information purposes, it is definitely not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient including you! We hereby disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.