Fioricet (Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine (oral))

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.The combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine is used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions.Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. Brand Name: Fioricet

How to Use Fioricet

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.

Take the medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause serious harm. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could cause damage to your liver. One tablet may contain up to 750 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking. Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Keep track of how much medicine has been used from each new bottle. Butalbital is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Side Effects of Fioricet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;
• feeling light-headed or short of breath;
• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

• drowsiness;
• dizziness,, confusion or lightheadedness;
• dry mouth;
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
• feeling anxious or jittery;
• drunk feeling; or headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

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