Fioricet: Agent for Tension Headaches

Fioricet May Cause Relief from Tension Headahces and Even Migraines

If your doctor has recently prescribed Fioricet, and had diagnosed you with migraines, this literature is beneficial to you, as it may help you become more familiar and comfortable with Fioricet, which is a combination of Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine.

Fioricet comes in a tablet form. Each blue tablet contains 50 milligrams of Butalbital, 325 milligrams of acetaminophen, and 40 milligrams of caffeine. Fioricet is used for the relief of the symptoms of complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.

If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day, which is equal to 4000 milligrams. If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious, and possibly fatal, liver disease. Your doctor may recommend that you take one to two tablets every four hours as needed, but you are never to exceed six tablets per day. Also, Fioricet is not recommended for children under twelve years of age.

Fioricet has a tendency to cause lightheadedness, dizziness and drowsiness. Stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances may occur in the first few days as your body adjusts to the Fioricet. If these become severe and impairing in any way, inform your doctor immediately. Rapid and/or irregular heartbeat is not normal. If you experience this, or if you experience severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue, also contact your physician. An allergic reaction to Fioricet is not likely, but seek immediate medical attention if does happen. Symptoms to look out for indicating an allergic reaction to Fioricet include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.