February 28th, 2013
I have been suffering from migraines for a few years now. Initially, I was prescribed Imitrex, which did nothing for me. At one point my migraine was so severe that I went to the er (blacking out, vomiting, etc.). After this I was prescribed Fioricet, which also did not help at all, although it did [...]
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January 9th, 2013
I was prescribed fioricet (BUTALB-ACETAMIN-CAFF 50-325-40) for migraines and am out and was wondering how soon i can get it refilled from the original date filled. I don’t think its considered a narcotic or controlled substance so I am unsure on if there is a specific time line or not. I was given 20 and [...]
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November 17th, 2012
im 18 already tried fioricet a barbiturate and sumatriptan (a triptan) didnt even phaze me touch me relieve me said to take both of them at the same time nothing still so i guess these would be next believe me their bad migranes i know this is the last resort especially b/c of my age [...]
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May 11th, 2012
Chosen Answer: Used for migraine headaches it is not technically a narcotic because it doesn’t have an opiate ingredient. It is considered a barbiturate. The mix in butalbital is mostly acetaminophen and caffeine, sometimes *codeine depending on type. If you are concerned about the way it will make you feel when you take it, that [...]
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April 21st, 2012
For migraines, nothing beats fioricet, but for lower back I find 400 mg of Ultram to be much better than a few hydrocodones. How come hydrocodones don’t put me in la la land like everyone else? They are just ok. Chosen Answer: I agree with Dyno, because I know people who swear by Ultram, ,some [...]
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April 20th, 2012
I get bad migraine headaches and they make me vomit. i dont like the meds they give me because then all i do is sleep for the 4 days i have this headache. any ideas on what to use instead of a heavy duty narcotic? Chosen Answer: Niacin vitamin works wonders in overcoming migraine headache. [...]
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March 9th, 2012
Chosen Answer: Fioricet Butalbital is a barbiturate sedative mixed with a non-aspirin pain medication and caffeine. This non-narcotic pain medication and relaxant is often prescribed for tension headaches caused by contractions of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area, and migraine. I have used Fioricet Pain medication for many years and it works wonders [...]
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December 29th, 2011
Any experiences with fioricet???? I have constant tention headaches and may want to try this drug long term. Chosen Answer: hi scarface, roberta young here, Fioricet is a very dangerous drug, because it has 3 drugs in it. Acetaminophen (aspirin), Butalbital (a heavy duty pain killer and NARCOTIC), and Caffeine. there have been a number [...]
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November 23rd, 2011
I took an analgesic and antipyretic pill for my migraine 2 hours before and at the moment I have fever also. Is it harmful to take the same pill now? I don’t have a pharmacist number to call It’s Parol, 500 mg. Chosen Answer: The best way to get a professional answer is to call [...]
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