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Fioricet
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Fioricet TabletsChemical Name: BUTALBITAL (byoo-TAL-bi-tal), ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen) and CAFFEINE (kaf-EEN)
Common uses for FioricetFioricet is an analgesic, barbiturate, and stimulant combination used to treat tension headaches.
Before using FioricetSome medicines or medical conditions may interact with Fioricet. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking with Fioricet. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR Fioricet DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking anticoagulants, birth control pills, corticosteroids, doxycycline, isoniazid, metronidazole, quinidine, theophylline, or medicine for high blood pressure or heart conditions (beta blockers). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Fioricet.
Fioricet DirectionsFollow the directions for using Fioricet provided by your doctor. STORE Fioricet at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Fioricet and you are using Fioricet regularly, take Fioricet as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next Fioricet dose, skip the missed Fioricet dose and go back to your regular Fioricet dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses of Fioricet at once.
Fioricet CautionsDO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED Fioricet DOSE or take Fioricet for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended Fioricet dose or taking Fioricet for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using Fioricet. Fioricet 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 Fioricet. Using Fioricet alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. Fioricet CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not take additional acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you drink alcohol on a daily basis, do not take Fioricet without first discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with acetaminophen in Fioricet may increase your risk for liver damage. Fioricet works best if it used as the first signs of pain (or first signs of migraine) occur. If you wait until the pain has significantly worsened, Fioricet may not work as well. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE with Fioricet, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: Fioricet may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pills. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control while you are taking Fioricet. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Fioricet during pregnancy. Fioricet IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Fioricet.
Possible Fioricet side effectsFioricet SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea. If these Fioricet effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other Fioricet effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Fioricet Drug interactionsFioricet Drug interactions can result in unwanted Fioricet side effects or prevent Fioricet from doing its job. Use our Fioricet drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with Fioricet.
If you take too much Fioricet If Fioricet overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Fioricet overdose may include vomiting, excessive sweating, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue, unusual drowsiness or dizziness, lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, and loss of consciousness.
Additional information on FioricetIF YOUR HEADACHE SYMPTOMS do not improve or if they become worse, contact your doctor. DO NOT SHARE Fioricet with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE Fioricet for other health conditions. KEEP Fioricet out of the reach of children. IF USING Fioricet FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain Fioricet refills before your Fioricet runs out.
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