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I need to know about fioricet and remeron. for urine drug screens ## I took about12 Fioricets ( in less than 2 days) on a Thursday. I'm drinking as much water as I can to flush it out. When should this be out of my system? If it matters, I way weigh about 200 pounds. ## I have a concussion and was given fieurcet for the headache no codeine, how long will it stay in my system before I can pass a urine drug test? I only take 2 at night. I work in the medical field and can't lose my job. ## If been taking 2 to 3 fioricet a day for about 2 to 3 weeks how long will it stay in my urine

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What is this for? they are light blue capsules with a design of a head. And has Fioricet written on it. ## Hello, Tater bug! How are you? Fioricet is most commonly used to treat migraine and severe tension headaches. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, nervousness and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with? It's surprising that you found one, since many people are having trouble finding the name brand in stock, anywhere. It makes me wonder if it might be an older one. ## What is the pain medicine in it. ## Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Is this capsule time released? ## I have a pill that is a white caplet with a J on one side and a 4 and a 2 on the other side. Is ...

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I took 2 fioricet for a migraine that my mother have me. I did not realize this wasn't an over the counter medication. I took it January 7, 2014 (took two) and have an appt with my pain management doctor who drug tests with urine and also sends them out to an independent lab. How long will this show in the urine drug system? ## How will it take 4 50 mg fioricets too be out of urine? ## Used to be prescribed fioricet but cut off. Now I've been taking 4 per day and going to be tested in 2 weeks on Nov. 28. When should be my last one? ## How long will I test positive on a urine drug screen at a doctor's office? How long should I abstain from Fioricet before taking the test to test negative? ## How long can fioricet be detected in urine & blood? I'm taking fioricet for m...

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I have been prescribed Fioricet and Amoxicillin-Clavulanate tablets. Can they be taken at the same time? ## I didn't find any problems, or interactions listed, but it is always best to double check. The FDA does warn that you may experience more intense side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Has anyone else noticed a drastically increased cost of generic Fioricet in the last month or so? My last rx on 4/1 was 88.00 and my new rx today was 246.00!!!! Anyone know what's going on? ## i am overwhelmed because I need fioricet but cannot afford to buy it as the price has skyrocketed. my head is pounding but i'm not wanting to use the few tablets i have left due to this issue. single mom of 3 so not wealthy ... especially after just paying rent pmt and car pmt ## Have either of you considered looking into a prescription drug savings card? It sounds like that may be your best bet for taking the edge off that price increase. Some coupons, like the one offered here, allow you to save up to 15 - 75% off your prescription. More details can be found in the link below if you'...

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These caps are expensive. Made in cap form & only difference in dosage is that the APAP in caps is 300 mg vs the APAP in tab form is 325 mg. Any info on coupons for the caps? I've tried a lot of the coupons & still remain $70 to $100 for 60. My Dr has written them specifically for TABLET form but the pharmacy said they are only carrying the caps. Thanks so much. ## CVS in NH always, always has the tablets. I’ve been taking this for years and have never been given a capsul. If you have AAA (for your car) a lot of chain pharmacies will have a good discount if you show them the card. My $90 Adderall prescription was only $30 and my pharmacist told me someone got a $900 pet prescription for $90. It’s worth a try. Just make sure you print the discount card from AAA...

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Have used generic Fioricet from Qualitest for quite some time. They helped with migraines. Now all of a sudden my pharmacy is using Watson-the blue pill and I cannot take them. They make me nauseous and do nothing for the pain. There is a difference in manufacturers. Anyone else have this problem or a solution. ## Yes, there can sometimes be differences in the substances in medications from one manufacturer to another. Unfortunately, some people are very sensitive to these differences and end up with medications that will not work for them. The only real solution would be to ask the pharmacy if they can get the other ways back in stock for you or call around to other pharmacies to see if they carry it. Are you doing any better, yet? ## Have called around to different pharmacies but they...

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I take Fioricet with codeine for headaches. However, my doctor prescribed oxycodone 10mg for menstrual cramps. Can I take the oxycodone 4 hours after the Fioricet? ## Generally, it is best not to combine opiates, unless your doctor specifically has told you to do so. Was this doctor aware that you are already taking one? The FDA warns that these medications carry the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and headache.

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I had gotten a prescription for fioricet with codeine back in December of 2014..... there were 30 pills and I was supposed to take 2 tablets a day. I'm not a pill person so I only took them AS NEEDED...... I still have half a script left n actually took one 2 days ago for a MAJOR headache (which is why they were prescribed). I have a hair drug test coming up for a job position in a factory. Will this count against me to where I don't get the job? ## I'm sorry, it was December 2015 they were prescribed ## A hair drug test is meant to show consistent use over time. A 1.5 inch sample of hair, cut at the scalp line, will go back 90 days. The fioricet most likely will not show up on a hair drug test as not many labs test for it. From what you described my gut feeling is that the ...

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WILL FIORICET AND KLONOPIN MIXED TOGETHER SHOW UP AS AMPHETAMINE. I JUST NEED TO KNOW CAUSE I FAILED A DRUG TEST FOR THIS AFTER TAKING THEM TOGETHER. ## From what I could gather, Klonopin may test positive for Benzodiazepines and Fioricet may test positive for Barbiturates, but I haven't come across any specific details stating that they can show up as Amphetamines when taken together. However, on the cheaper, less reliable tests, it seems as though anything is possible. False positives are known to occur on them anywhere from 4 to 50% of the time. I am aware that there is specific testing, such as that done by a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, which has the ability to distinguish the exact substance in question. This type of testing is not initially performed because of cost, ...

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Why does Fioricet make me throw up and feel loopy, but Norco 7.5mg does not make me feel that way? ## The ingredients are different, so that could explain it. The FDA lists Fioricet as including Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine, while Norco is is listed as containing Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen. It is also warned that Norco carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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sir/ mam this is vishvanath yadav am from lucknow, india , I need to talk to you regarding medication fioricet. thankx ## This medication is most commonly used to treat migraines and tension headaches. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, and joint/muscle aches. Has your doctor told you to take this medication? Are you on any other medications?

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Ordered fioricet for migraines b/c cheaper than paying copay and dr visit plus rx (with insurance) locally. Can no longer contact them. Read online they had but shut down. What happens to those of us who have placed orders? They are under investigation. ## Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your situation, if you contact your credit card company you should be able to get a full refund for the pills you didn't receive. I heard about this happening to someone else and they were able to get their money back in a timely fashion. I hope this helps! ## I have had the same experience. I have been ordering my migraine meds from an online pharmacy for over 2 yrs. Now when I go the website, the page is there, but emails I have sent over the last month have gone unanswered. I ordered Fioricet ...

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I took a op 30 on Sunday I have a drug test Thursday morning will I pass ## I've been taking Fioricet consistently for months and this past weekend had a prescription for Norco. I will be seeing a Pain Management Dr on Thursday and need to know how long these meds take to clear my system. Thank you.

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Anybody know.. why they stopped manufacturing fioricets? ## The original Fioricet tabs were manufactured by Watson, but Activas Pharm took it over so I called the company and spoke to them directly regarding the new formulation of the capsules. I spoke to the head of Pharmaceutical Engineering and he explained that, while the main compounds have remained the same, except for the acetaminophen levels going down, the INACTIVE ingredients have changed and there is a SULFA ingredient in this capsule that could render it ineffective if someone (like me) can not metabolize sulfa compounds! Though the website states their change in formulation is due to FDA requests for Tylenol levels, this is not true... they only decreased by 25mg. That was a convenient excuse! Their pharmacy rep explained t...

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Are round blue pills with markings westward 787 similar to percocet? ## This tablet actually contains 325mgs of Acetaminophen, 50mgs of Butalbital and 40mgs of Caffeine, it is a generic for Fioricet, which is most commonly used to treat migraines and tension headaches. It does not contain any opioid ingredients like Percocet. Learn more Fioricet details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach irritation and insomnia. Are there any comments or questions? Is there anything I can help with? ## This is not even CLOSE to a Percocet or Percodan. It's used for headaches or migraines and does not have opioid effects, but rather, it MAY sedate you. Sometimes your doctor may give you the ones with codeine but that's as far as that goes.

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Hi. I take Fioricet with Codeine approximately once a day to relieve major headaches. It is the ONLY thing that helps. Walgreens just told me it is being discontinued and I am a bit panicked as it is a life changer for me. Regular Fioricet doesn't really help. Any suggestions on what I can try? Next visit with my Neurologist may ask him to get each ingredient separately if I have too. Thanks! ## Hello, Were you ever able to find out why that particular product was being discontinued? I know that you mentioned possibly going the route of getting each ingredient separately from your neurologist, but, if it was discontinued for a good reason (which it probably was), then I would definitely encourage you to try and find out why, before even considering taking it again; at least for your...

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I take multiple fioricets on a daily basis for cluster migraine headaches. Will it show up as THC or an opiate on a hair follicle drug test? ## One of the good things about hair drug testing is that it is good at differentiating between substances. Fioricets should not cause a false positive for THC or Opiates.

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Hi! I've been taking fioricet with codeine for six years!! I started with two pills a day (along with a ton of other meds) and now I'm up to five. My dosage is at 325-30-30. This is the ONLY medicine that works and will keep my migraines at bay. They are NOT rebound headaches, I do know the difference. I'm wondering if there is something stronger or a slow release or something else that I can take so I don't feel like an addict to this medication. Because frankly I am! I can't go two days without it or one, my migraines with debilitate me and 2, I loose my cognitive functions. Any advice is welcome. ## I am very sorry about your migraines, they are a horrible thing to suffer. However, I think you may benefit from my explaining the difference between addiction and dep...

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How long should a quantity of 60 fioricet prescribed 1 every 6 hours as needed last? 1 every 6 hours as needed for headache ## Hello, Lyns! How are you? At a minimum, that would be 4 a day, so 15 days, however, since it is prescribed to be taken as needed, your doctor may expect it to last longer, because they may not think you will need to take 4 of them a day. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach irritation, nervousness, and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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