Fioricet Drug Uses :
Fioricet is a barbiturate sedative mixed with a non-aspirin
pain medication and caffeine. This non-narcotic pain medication
and relaxant is often prescribed for tension headaches caused
by contractions of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area,
and migraine.
Fioricet comes as a capsule and tablet
to take by mouth. One or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed.
Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 tablets. Extended and
repeated use of this product is not recommended because of
the potential for physical dependence.
Fioricet may cause you to become drowsy
or less alert; therefore, driving or operating dangerous machinery
or participating in any hazardous activity that requires full
mental alertness is not recommended until you know your response
to this drug. If you are being treated for severe depression
or have a history of severe depression or drug abuse, consult
with your doctor before taking Fioricet. Use this drug with
caution if you are elderly or in a weakened condition, if
you have liver or kidney problems, or if you have severe abdominal
trouble. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform
your doctor immediately. Fioricet can affect a developing
baby. It also appears in breast milk. If this medication is
essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue
breastfeeding your baby until your treatment is finished.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If
any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as
soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is
safe for you to continue taking Fioricet. More common side
effects may include: Abdominal pain, dizziness, drowsiness,
intoxicated feeling, light-headedness, nausea, sedation, shortness
of breath, vomiting. Less common or rare side effects may
include: Agitation, allergic reactions, constipation, depression,
difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, earache, exaggerated feeling
of well-being, excessive sweating, excessive urination, excitement,
fainting, fatigue, fever, flatulence, headache, heartburn,
heavy eyelids, high energy, hot spells, itching, leg pain,
mental confusion, muscle fatigue, numbness, rapid heartbeat,
ringing in the ears, seizure, shaky feeling, skin redness
and/or peeling, sluggishness, stuffy nose, tingling.
Store below 86? F (30? C); dispense in
a tight container and out of reach of children.
An overdose of Fioricet, or combining this
medication with alcohol or other central nervous system depressant,
may lead to unconsciousness or perhaps death. Fioricet overdose
is indicated by severe drowsiness, confusion, extreme weakness,
hallucination, shortness of breath, too slow or troubled breathing,
slurred speech, lack of coordination, vomiting with blood,
unusually slow heartbeat.
Do not take Fioricet if you have taken
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days.
Dangerous side effects could result. Fioricet may increase
the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including
Anti Depression, 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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