Fioricet Forums (Page 6)

recently when I take my Fioricet w/ Cod I get REALLY drowsy. I never had this problem in the past. Could it be the fact that I am now Taking the generic version? ## I have same problem Take a nap in morning and need another in afternoon ## Yes, there can be difference in the amount of the active ingredients in the generics, as compared to the name brands. The fluctuations are slight and many people have no problems with them, but some people are sensitive to medications and experience new side effects. It should wear off in a few weeks, as your body adjusts to the medication, but if it doesn't, please contact your doctor. They may need to prescribe it for you as brand medically necessary to prevent such issues. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can you smoke a fioricet? ## It is not safe to do this with any tablets. Medications should only be used in the manner that they are intended to be used. Trying to break them down and use them in a different manner is very dangerous. Tablets contain fillers and not all of them are meant to be broken down by the human body, they are normally just expelled as waste. However, if you try to smoke, snort, or inject them, you are placing these substances in your body in a manner in which it cannot process them out. This can create blockages, which when snorted/smoked can result in respiratory arrest. Are there any other comments or questions?

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prescribed for migraine headache. Round blue pill. Dispensed 2009 and label has faded due to bad paper and ink. ## This could be the generic for Fioricet, given to treat Migraines. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and sedation. Read more: Do you have any questions?

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Round blue pill with west ward 787 on it, what is this pill? ## This tablet contains Butalbital 50 mg + Acetaminophen 325 mg + Caffeine 40 mg (NDC 0904-6538). Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Croscarmellose Sodium - Fd&c Blue No. 1 - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed ## I have taken this one before....It works!

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I would like to know the dosages and side effects of this drug, please! ## Did you mean to say Fioricet? I was unable to locate a match under the name Furocet. Fioricet is a combination of Acetaminophen (325 mg) + Butalbital (50 mg) + Caffeine (40 mg). Commonly reported side effects for Fioricet include: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Intoxicated feeling, Light-headedness, Nausea, Vomiting, Sedation, Addiction, Shortness of breath, and Abdominal pain. Do you have any other quesitons or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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Need advice on taking Fioricet. I have headaches and have been taking this for 7 months. My headaches are getting worse and I'm getting addicted. I cut down to 2 a day, and I think I should stop. NEED ADVICE. I am very tired all day as well. Please write back. ## I AM NOT A DOCTOR. This is my experience. Pain doctor prescribed Fioricet for my horrible headaches after car accident. I had terrible rebound headaches I knew were being caused by daily use of Fioricet (no codeine). I was taking from 1-3 pills per day, for 4 months. I cut it down to one pill in the morning the first day, and substituted ONE Excedrin Migraine for the evening dose(s). To my surprise, one Excedrin Migraine took away headache. I have had no withdrawal symptoms from the butalbital. My max dosage per day was 150...

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It is white and round and has an M on one side and the number 970 on the other side. ## This is a generic for Fioricet, commonly used to treat migraines. It contains 325mgs of Acetaminophen, 50mgs of Butalbital and 40mgs of Caffeine. ## Peach round 1/4 inch diameter... -2|0- imprint on one side

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I stopped fioricet about 2 weeks now...Its been ok as far as side effects....I have to take Goody bc powder fairly often however.. 3-4 times a day.....Should I just suffer with the headaches for the next two weeks so my brain doesnt get used to medicine,,even if its over the counter....

I just had a prescription filled for the first time by a new pharmacy and after doing some research on the med. I discovered that what was printed on the tablet did not match the description from the internet. It is a blue round tablet with west-ward 787 written around it. Is this O.k. If anyone has any info I would greatly appreciate it. ## Yes your pill is Fioricet. The ingredients in Fioricet are Acetaminophen 325 mg, Butalbital 50 mg, and Caffeine 40 mg. They are indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. To learn more about these drugs click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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small white scored pill with A236 on side that is scored what is it ## This is a generic Fioricet, it contains Acetaminophen 325mgs, Butalbital 50mgs and Caffeine 40mgs. It is most commonly used to treat migraine or tension headaches. Some of the most common side effects are drowsiness, dizziness, intoxicated feeling and vomiting.

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