fioricet

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What is fioricet?

Generic Name: APAP/butalbital/caffeine
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.
The combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine is used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions.
Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Posts on fioricet (592)

Is it wise to take Fioricet if you have been diagnosed with Mixed BiPolar Disorder?
After more than 3 week fell off the wagon so to speak. How long will it take for the Fiorce...
Can I take my Fioricet while taking Propanolol?
I just joined today and after reading old threads about getting off Fioricet and/or Fiorina...
Hi, I tried once again, and failed again. I am now back taking Fioricet with Codeine, L...
Good evening Doc, I have addiction transfer. I used to be addicted to food, and then si...
I'm pregnant with my first child and I've been experiencing bad headaches almost every day....
I have been taking this medication for over ten years. I want off and need professional an...
I have tried to cold turkey my way out of taking fioricet 3-4 times a day, this caused me t...
Any of you all addicted to Fioricet? I have been taking it on and off for my headaches/mig...

Journals about fioricet(7)

Saturday night of our event


by coyotter, Sep 05, 2009 12:00AM
This was the worst migraine I've had in a long time, hands down. Awful.

Migraine


by coyotter, Aug 05, 2009 12:00AM
Took Fioricet only and that seemed to help with the migraine hangover. Are Triptans m...

Migraine


by coyotter, Aug 05, 2009 12:00AM
Took Fioricet only and that seemed to help with the migraine hangover. Are Triptans m...

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