Fioricet contains three compounds. Each has a different action to help manage pain: Butalbital: This compound is a type of barbiturate. It reduces anxiety and causes drowsiness by relaxing your muscles and nervous system. As it can be habit-forming, medications with butalbital are tightly regulated. Acetaminophen: This is a widely used medication to reduce pain … Read more
Chlorpheniramine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Additive CNS depression may occur if barbiturates are co-used with sedating antihistamines, such as chlorpheniramine. Monitor for additive CNS and respiratory effects, and warn about the potential effects to driving and other activities. (Moderate) CNS-stimulating actions of caffeine can be additive with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants; caffeine should be avoided or … Read more
Carbinoxamine: (Moderate) Additive CNS depression may occur if barbiturates are co-used with sedating antihistamines, such as carbinoxamine. Monitor for additive CNS and respiratory effects, and warn about the potential effects to driving and other activities. Cardiac glycosides: (Moderate) Hepatic enzyme inducing drugs, such as barbiturates, can accelerate the metabolism of digoxin, decreasing its serum concentrations. … Read more
Bupropion: (Moderate) Bupropion is associated with a dose-related risk of seizures. Excessive use of psychostimulants, including caffeine, is associated with an increased seizure risk and may increase this risk during the concurrent use of bupropion. Carefully consider a patient’s caffeine intake from all sources, including medicines. Monitor for irritability, tremor, increased blood pressure, insomnia and … Read more
Abacavir; Lamivudine, 3TC; Zidovudine, ZDV: (Minor) Both acetaminophen and zidovudine, ZDV undergo glucuronidation. Competition for the metabolic pathway is thought to have caused a case of acetaminophen-related hepatotoxicity. This interaction may be more clinically significant in patients with depleted glutathione stores, such as patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, poor nutrition, or alcoholism. Abemaciclib: (Major) Avoid … Read more
Take this medication by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If the medication upsets your stomach, take the medication with food or milk. Do not take more than you are told to take. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special … Read more
Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine is a combination medication commonly used to treat tension headaches and, in some cases, migraines. Each ingredient plays a specific role in relieving headache symptoms. How It Works Butalbital: A barbiturate with sedative effects. Relieves headache-related muscle tension and helps relax the body. Acetaminophen (APAP): A non-opioid pain reliever. Reduces pain and lowers fever, … Read more
Proper Use Take Fioricet Butalbital APAP Caffeine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much of this medicine is taken for a long time, it may become habit-forming and … Read more
BUTALBITAL ACETAMINOPHEN CAFFEINE treats tension headaches. It works by reducing pain. It also helps you relax. It is not used to prevent headaches or migraines. It is a combination of a barbiturate, acetaminophen, and caffeine. Fioricet is a combination prescription medication usually prescribed for tension headaches. Despite being a non-controlled medication, it should be cautiously prescribed as … Read more
Fioricet® with Codeine (butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine phosphate) is a combination drug product intended as a treatment for tension headache. Fioricet® consists of a fixed combination of butalbital 50 mg, acetaminophen 325 mg and caffeine 40 mg. Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine combination is used to relieve symptoms of tension (or muscle contraction) headaches. … Read more