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What is Fioricet?
A combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine, it works together as a pain reliever, relaxant, and blood vessel constrictor that helps relieve tension headaches, and muscle contraction headaches. And, although not indicated, it is also commonly used to treat migraine and other pain related problems.
Who can use Fioricet?
Even though Fioricet is an effective pain reliever and relaxant, it is not suitable for everybody. It is a controlled prescription medicine that can be potentially habit-forming if misused or taken over long periods of time. Also, some components of Fioricet may cause undesirable drug interactions which can cause long-term effects on the body or even death.
Here are some medical conditions you should discuss with your doctor before taking Fioricet:
A history of substance abuse. Taking Fioricet may increase one's risk for drug dependence.
An allergy to any barbiturate, acetaminophen, or caffeine.
Depression. The butalbital component of Fioricet which acts as a relaxant may worsen this psychological condition.
Heart diseases. The caffeine component may worsen certain heart conditions.
Liver diseases. People with liver diseases may experience difficulty processing and filtering the medication and taking Fioricet may cause liver conditions to worsen.
Kidney and liver diseases .The kidneys are responsible for excreting Fioricet residue from the body. People with kidney diseases may experience difficulty expelling these residue. People with liver damage are similarly affected by Fioricet.
Dosage adjustment may be needed for people with the above mentioned conditions. To be absolutely sure that Fioricet will not affect you negatively, thoroughly discuss your medical history with your consulting physician. From there, your doctor can determine whether Fioricet is the right medication for you or if you should try some other prescription.
Are there side effects to using Fioricet?
Side effects may manifest differently from person to person. Some side effects are only temporary and only occur as a natural reaction of the body while it is getting used to the medication. Temporary side effects usually last for a couple of weeks and should go away soon after. These temporary side effects include:
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Intoxicated feeling
Light-headedness
Vomiting
Sedation
Addiction
Shortness of breath
Abdominal pain
If these side effects do not go away after two or three weeks, talk to your physician. There are some rare but serious side effects that need immediate medical attention once manifested. These serious side effects include:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
slow or weak breathing
liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue)
blood problems (easy or unusual bleeding or bruising)
low blood sugar (fatigue, increased hunger or thirst, dizziness, or fainting)
Where can I get Fioricet?
Fioricet is available at any pharmacy provided that you have a valid prescription note from your consulting physician. However, you can buy Fioricet with no prescription from online pharmacies at discounted prices. It is important to keep in mind, though, that this medication is addictive when used improperly and should not be used what not necessary.