What do you take to get rid of migraines?

May 19th, 2013

What do you take to get rid of your migraines over the counter or otherwise? (Please don’t answer unless you have experienced a migraine or have a love one with chronic migraines) I’ve seen all different specialist , I’m simply wondering what works for others. Chosen Answer: nothing. the smart thing to do is correct [...]

Should I admit that I’ve abused this medication?

February 9th, 2013

I’ve been prescribed the painkiller, fioricet, four times now. The last time, I got a substantial amount, 45 tabs. That was about two weeks ago. I’ve been abusing it. I have constant tension around my head and eyes. Sometimes, it’s more tolerable than others. Well, I want to know if I should come out about [...]

What medications for migraines are safe in the second trimester of pregnancy?

November 23rd, 2012

Who has had serious trouble with migraines during pregnancy and what did your doctor suggest for “home remedies” or RX medications? I have them about twice a week and seriously need help! I am 16 weeks with my third child. I am not stupid enough to take anything that is not approved by my doctor. [...]

medications?

September 26th, 2012

i know the medication fioricet is normally prescribed for headaches and maybe back pain- are there others uses for it?thank you Chosen Answer: Fioricet is a combination of butalital, acetaminophen and caffeine. And yes it may be used for other minor pain. by: on: 14th March 07

ER personnel: how many migraine patients do you see on a regular basis in the ER?

September 14th, 2012

Do you see any folks that come in regularly for migraine pain? How often do they come in? I am in the ER almost monthly, to my embarrassment, and just wondering how many others there are like me out there. Thank you. I do all of the above (or below) and have cut my visits [...]

Chronic Migraines: What can be done?

August 18th, 2012

I have had about 6 migraines this month. They switch sides – it’ll be on the left, then the next day or so, it’ll be on the right. My doc gives me Fioricet, but it does not do the job because it’s already roaring by the time I take one, then it wipes me out. [...]

A dip-stick test reading cocaine,amph,thc,benzos,opiats:will it read barbiturates?

July 24th, 2012

The drug in question is fioricet Chosen Answer: Fioricet is acetaminophen + butabital + caffeine/pain reliever Analgesic Combination Tension Headache/Pain not controlled substance(but you still RX) I know I heard Valium shows up ,so does Viocodin,among others if you have RX for it can be shown to testers or even told to them in advance; [...]

Why do I prefer Ultram to a narcodic?

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 [...]