Fioricet is a prescription medication commonly used to treat tension headaches and migraines. It is a combination drug that includes the following active ingredients: Butalbital: A barbiturate that helps relax muscle contractions and has sedative effects. Acetaminophen: A pain reliever and fever reducer. Caffeine: A stimulant that improves blood flow by relaxing blood vessels. Fioricet … Read more
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking Fioricet must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine … Read more
Before taking acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, any other drugs, or any ingredient in acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine capsules or tablets. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, … Read more
Fioricet can interact with other medications. Before taking Fioricet, it’s important to review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist. Make sure to mention both prescription and nonprescription medications and supplements. The following types of medication are known to interact with Fioricet: monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors general anesthetics opioids (also known as narcotics) such as … Read more
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