TRAMADOL/Ultracet? Migraine Headaches, Rx question.?

January 14th, 2013

I have really bad migraines, that luckily only come on like 3 times a month. My doctor gave me an rx for Fioricet. That worked for a little while, but now the recommended dose is NOT effective. I in no way abuse the medicine, and my doctor knows this. He decided to give me a [...]

What pain medications are most effective for migraines and cluster headaches?

January 1st, 2013

I either have 2 autoimmune conditions or one systemic one. The verdict is still out. Anyway, I have severe stomach pain and also eye pain and horrible headaches that feel like a cluster headache. Maybe they are a really bad migraine. I am not sure. What medications, specifically in the opiate family, would be most [...]

To Nurses or Doctors! Medicine question?

December 20th, 2012

i have Fibromyalgia and js started takin Neurontin, can i takee that with Tizanidine (zanaflex), fioricet, Tramadol and excedrin? and i mean all at once or in the same period like one afetr another. will takin everything toggethr make one medcine not be as effective? please answer only if u actually kno… okay BASSDOC….first of [...]

How to deal with Migraine headaches?

June 30th, 2012

I have suffered from Migraine headaches since I was a little girl. And I’m tired of them. Any suggestions on how to deal with them. Chosen Answer: If you have tried OTC medications and they don’t work for you, then see a doctor about getting more effective prescription meds. I tried every OTC med and [...]

Motrin 800 mg and Fioricet?

March 18th, 2012

I was prescribed Motrin 800 for a wrist injury today. I took one at 11 am..and around 6 pm had to take my migraine pill, Fioricet. Which unfortunately did nothing for the wrist injury. Is it okay to take a Motrin an hour after a Fioricet? Or should the two not be mixed in the [...]

is fioricet w/codeine easily prescribed for migraines?

March 16th, 2012

the doctor prescribed me midrin topamax maxalt and amitryptlin and nothing is working. are narcotics gonna be prescribed soon since nothing is working or at least fiorcet? Chosen Answer: Fioricet can be an effective medication for what you have described. It’s always good to just ask your doctor if he/she thinks it would be a [...]

Migraine…?

February 25th, 2012

Is there any effective medicine for Migraine? Chosen Answer: Imitrex works well to treat migraines or a Verapamil is a good drug to help prevent migraines in the first place. by: Emily B on: 24th October 07

What is the most effective way to get rid of a migraine headache?

January 10th, 2012

I’ve tried Excedrin migraine, but it doesn’t seem to work for me. Any advice? Do caffeine pills work just as good as drinking something with high caffeine? Because I don’t like either soda or coffee. Chosen Answer: Caffeine. Caffeine is the trick to opening the vessels in your head to release the pressure of the [...]

will taking half a fioricet be effective?

December 13th, 2011

I’m feeling a migraine coming on, but I don’t wanna take a full pill. I know some medications don’t work is you break the pill, but is It the same with fioricet? It’s a tablet Chosen Answer: Is it a tablet or a capsule? by: on: 11th June 11

How to know am having a normal Headache or Migraine? What is the different? How to cure it?

December 10th, 2011

I always have problem in knowing whether I have a Migraine or just an ordinary Headache. Obviously, I always have a bad headache that can last for about 2 to 5 days. Ordinary medicine such as Paracetamol (500mg x 2) is not really effective for me. It makes me taking another strong medicine such as [...]