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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous activities. Butalbital will cause
drowsiness or dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or
dizziness, avoid these activities. |
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Avoid sleeping pills, antihistamines, sedatives, and
tranquilizers except under the supervision of your doctor.
These may also make you drowsy. |
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Avoid alcohol. Alcohol taken during
therapy with Fioricet can be very damaging to your liver
and can increase drowsiness and dizziness.Fioricet and imitrex treat many during
migraine awareness. |
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Check the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter
and prescription products while taking this medication. You
should not exceed 4 grams (4000 mg) of acetaminophen per
day. |
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Never take more Fioricet than is prescribed for you. If
your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your
doctor. |
DESCRIPTION fioricet and imitrex treat many during migraine awareness
Fioricet® (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine
Tablets, USP) is supplied in tablet form for oral
administration.
Each tablet
contains:
- butalbital*, USP
........................................................ 50 mg
- *warning: May be habit-forming.
- acetaminophen, USP
.................................................325 mg
- caffeine, USP
............................................................ 40 mg
Active Ingredients: butalbital, USP, acetaminophen,
USP, and caffeine, USP
Inactive Ingredients: crospovidone, FD&C Blue
#1, magnesium
stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized
starch, and stearic acid.
Butalbital: (5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid), is
a short to intermediate-acting barbiturate. It has the following
molecular formula:
C11H16N2O3 with
molecular weight
224.26.
Acetaminophen: (4'-hydroxyacetanilide), is a non-
opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic. It has the
following molecular formula:
C8H9NO2 with molecular weight 151.16.
Caffeine: (1 ,3,7- trimethylxanthine), is a central
nervous system stimulant. It has
the following molecular formula:
C8H10N4O2 with molecular
weight 194.19.
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Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever
reducer. |
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Butalbital is in a class of drugs called barbiturates that
slow down your central nervous system (brain and nerve
impulses) causing relaxation. |
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Caffeine is believed to constrict
dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches.Fioricet and
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Together, acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine are used
to relieve complex tension (muscle contraction) headaches
although precisely how it works is
unknown. |
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Fioricet may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide. |
What should I discuss with my healthcare
provider before taking Fioricet? |
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This medication is habit forming and
should only be used under close supervision. Take this drug only for
as long as it is prescribed , in the amounts it is
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Do not take Fioricet without first
talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic
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take Fioricet, or you may require a lower
dose. |
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Do not take Fioricet if you have
porphyria. |
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Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
have |
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You may not be able to take Fioricet, or you may require a
lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have
any of the conditions listed above. |
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This drug combination is in the FDA
pregnancy category C. This means that its effects on an
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Do not take this medication without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant. |
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This drug combination passes into breast milk and may harm
a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first
talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby. |
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Fioricet has not been approved for use in children younger
than 12 years of age. |
How should I take Fioricet? |
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Take Fioricet exactly as directed by your doctor. If you
do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist,
nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. |
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Take Fioricet with food or milk if it upsets your
stomach. |
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Never take more Fioricet than is prescribed for you. If
your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your
doctor. |
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Store Fioricet at room temperature away from moisture and
heat. |
What happens if I miss a dose
Fioricet? |
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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do
not take a double
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prescribed amount of time before taking your next
dose. |
What happens if I overdose
Fioricet? |
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Seek emergency medical attention. |
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Symptoms of an Fioricet overdose include insomnia,
restlessness, tremor, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal
pain, sweating, seizures, drowsiness, decreased breathing,
dizziness or fainting, confusion, an irregular heartbeat, and
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What should I avoid while taking
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Use caution when driving, operating
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Avoid sleeping pills, antihistamines, sedatives, and
tranquilizers except under the supervision of your doctor.
These may also make you drowsy. |
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Avoid alcohol. Alcohol taken during therapy with Fioricet
can be very damaging to your liver and can increase drowsiness
and dizziness. |
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Check the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter
and prescription products while taking this medication. You
should not exceed 4 grams (4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day
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Avoid taking too much caffeine. Check the caffeine content of other over-the-counter and prescription
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What are the possible side effects of
Fioricet? |
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If you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking Fioricet and seek emergency medical
attention: |
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of
your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or
hives); |
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liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea,
abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising,
severe fatigue); |
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blood problems (easy or unusual bleeding or bruising);
or |
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low blood sugar (fatigue, increased hunger or thirst,
dizziness, or fainting). |
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Fioricet and imitrex treat many
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occur during proper treatment with acetaminophen and caffeine.
If you experience any unusual reactions, stop taking this
medicine and seek the advice of your
doctor. |
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Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to
occur. Continue to take Fioricet and talk to your doctor if
you experience |
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dizziness,, confusion or
lightheadedness; |
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nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or decreased
appetite; |
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tiredness, leg pain, or muscle
weakness; |
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agitation, irritability, nervousness, anxiety or
excitability; |
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feeling of intoxication; |
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Butalbital may be habit forming. |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome. |
What other drugs will affect
Fioricet? |
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Do not take Fioricet if you have
taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine
(Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last
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Fioricet may increase the effects of other drugs that
cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol,
antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain
relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your
doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not
take any medicine unless your doctor
approves. |
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Many other medicines contain acetaminophen, especially
over-the-counter pain, fever, cold, and allergy
medications. |
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Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with
Fioricet. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any
prescription or over-the-counter
medicines. |
Where can I get more information a
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Your pharmacist has additional
information about Fioricet written for health professionals that you
may read.Fioricet and imitrex treat during migraine
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the
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