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[Tlou4677]

Just looking for anymore information or advise about withdraws from Fioricet / I have been taking this medication from years from Migrain headaches, it's seemed the longer I was on it the less it helped so I would increase my doses because I could not get rid of my headaches the other day I just stopped using it because it was like just this non stop headache. It did not take to long before my body started to go crazy I am 4 days into this and the other day I looked up this website and saw how dangerous it is to just stop cold turkey , I am a mess severe headache, zapping noises to my head, any loud noise or old anything make my entire body jump, irregular heartbeats feeling like my heart is going to jump out of my chest, sweats, shakes, seeing things more at night ,can't concentrate, feel like I am almost not part of my body kind of thing it's hard to explain, then for a little bit feel almost normal then it all is back again it's horrible , any thought or advise would appreciate

[weaver71]

Vicki is right, it is good that you started again. I hate saying that, especially with the determination you showed. A slow dilinerate taper and alternative plan for the migraines is in order. Keep us posted on your progress. I knew lots of people taking barbiturates in the late 70's and early 80's. It's easy to underestimate the power of those drugs.

[vicki595]

Thank goodness you went back on it...seriously. I'm sure you felt terrible.  Just stay where you are now until you find a doctor to help and be sure he knows about Fioricet...The taper must be slow, dropping small amounts at a time.   We're glad you posted back-

[Tlou4677]

15 a day

[Tlou4677]

Thanks you so very much for responding to my post I am taking their advise it was so very scary and I felt no one understood and I am so thankful that you all do / I will keep you posted and I thank you again this is a wonderful helpful site!

[Tlou4677]

Thanks you, it's was getting worse than better and yes I did get this medication from my doctor I have been suffering from these very bad headaches since I was 16 but didn't get put on this med until about 6 years ago| I did go back on it but I am taking half of what I did before or even a little less and I am trying to get in touch with a competent dr not mine but for now I am doing a taper myself and I feel much better it took a few days to feel like I wasn't going to die / I have been having some computer problems and will be back on this site 24-7 very soon your all so helpful thank god for this site and all the wonderful people that have such good in sight and compassion

[Tlou4677]

Thank you so much for your advise/ my computer has been down so I have not been able to get online so I am using my e extra old iPad when I will be back in touch very soon / thanks so much again I am taking your advise

[weaver71]

If you go into your recent posts and click on it, it will take you back to that post. I know it's hard to concentrate, so wanted to make sure you saw these responses.

What dose were you taking when you quit 6 days ago?

[Sonrissa]

Hi there! Please listen to and take the advice that Weaver and Vicki gave you. If you have any Fiorecet, start taking it and get to see your doctor. Either way, see your doctor as soon as possible. Quitting cold turkey can be very dangerous. Take care, and let us know what happens.

[vicki595]

Hi- Weaver gave you great information about Fioricet....Do you get this from a doctor?  

Never, never, never stop this medicine without tapering down first. Stopping abruptly will cause you to feel just like you're feeling now and the risk of seizure is GREAT.

I advise you to go back on Fioricet right now. Then, talk to your doctor about how to taper off. If you don't have a doctor, just know that you need to taper off slowly by dropping small amounts over a period of time. You're in a pretty serious situation right now and I know this from experience.  

[weaver71]

Bump

[weaver71]

Floricet is a barbiturate and is similar to phenalbarbitol, benzodiazapines. It should be tapered down to a low dose before stopping and is recommended under a doctor's supervision. The potential detox sysmptoms can be very severe. I would suggest you speak to your prescribing doctor to get a taper plan for this drug. If your doctor is not willing or competent, I would find another doctor to help and find alternative meds for you headaches. It is common for tolerance to build and dosage has to be raised. Another medication or alternative treatment will help with rebound headaches, headaches that happen from you dependence on this medication. Please be careful with stopping barbiturates suddenly.