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I think I am having some rare side effects from Fiorinal BUT/ASA/CAFF, it seems to slightly ease my tension headaches but for some reason, everytime I take just one, I get severe pain in my spine. Has anyone had this happen to them or heard of such a thing? ## Danielle, I live in Ft Worth, Tx. My brother-in-law just started taking fiorinal along with other meds such as nexium. Have you had any side effects or heard from others who have? I would greatly appreciate any info you can share with me. If you don't mind sharing your phone, I have service where I can call long distance at no additional charge to either of us. Thank you very much, Billy Shewmaker ## Fiorinal has been known to cause back pain, and joint/muscle pain as side effects, along with nausea, and dizziness. Ref: Fiorin...

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Is the blue and yellow fiorinal codeine capsule imprinted with "watson 956"? Is the manufacturer Actavis? Is it a brand or generic version? ## This capsule is manufactured by Watson Laboratories and they list it as being the brand name Fiorinal with Codeine. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. ## I can not take very many medicines without allergic reactions. The one especially is Fiorinal/codeine made by Watson Company with this capsule I do not get sleepy, nor do I get a horrible double over the stomach ache for hours and hours it also gets rid of my headaches instead of making them worse. The one that was the best was the blue and yellow capsules with ...

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For many years, Fiorinal with Codeine "Brand" capsules knocked out your headache with no side affects and allowed you to be productive. Since the last year or so since Watson became "Activis", this drug is not the same. They don't work as well, do not knock out the headache. I've heard it might be the "fillers", or maybe they are not making them strong enough. I imagine the generic form are not as good also. It is a shame that we sufferers have to deal with this. If you call Watson Activis, they tell you "nothing has changed". ????? ## It has been a week since I am taking the Fiorinal with Codeine "generic" made by Watson Manufacturer. Out of all the generics I've tried, this one is the best. They relieve my headache with no side affec...

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I've been taking 4 capsules per day for migraines and pain control. I've been taking this drug for 30 years and it seems like the only thing that works yet allows me to be productive. Since the unavailability issues about a year ago, it seems like they are now not as effective. It feels like they don't have the same amount of active ingredient. I agree that Watson was the best generic I tried. Does anybody know which manufacturer may be better to get from? I find I've been needing more like 6 per day and still am not getting the same relief. Any ideas? ## Hello, Diana! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. At this point, it might be better to just try a different medication. So far, no one who's posted has had good results from any of t...

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I have taken Fiorinal tablets for several years as it is the only medication that works for my headaches. I take 1/2 pill at a time, so taking a capsule will not work. I've been informed that Fiorinal tablets are not being made any longer and you can only get Fioricet capsules. Won't work for me. I've also been informed that the explanation for the discontinuance of Fiorinal is a manufacturing plant investigation. Can anyone explain that more? Is the plant investigation for this drug or for something else? If something else, that doesn't explain why Fiorinal is discontinued. I have tried other medications which don't work and I truly would like to find a way to get Fiorinal again. ## Hello, Peanut! How are you? That is correct, at this time, the tablets are no longer...

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Here's some definitive info from Actavis who bought out Watson. fioricet.com Briefly: New formulation is out because of FDA requirements (reduces Tylenol from 325 to 300). No change to Butalbital or caffeine mg's Tablets are discontinued. Only capsules are available. The formulation without Codeine is NOT a schedule III drug (Actavis received an FDA exemption) If your doc writes for tabs you may want to discuss having him alter the scrip so that it doesn't get bounced. The good news is that it looks like the Brand Name will still be available. I had GREAT luck with West Ward for over 30 years. The white tabs by Qualitest suck so I'm going to pay the extra and go for the Brand to see how well it works. Good luck everyone. ## Has anyone ever heard of the mfg, of butalbital...

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I decided to start a new thread because although the capsules never worked as quickly as the tablets, they did work by 20 - 30 minutes later. As of July, 2017 they don't. Has anyone else noticed this recently? I've asked my pharmacist about getting a different manufacturer but they can't. Does anyone have any information about another change in the formula? Boy do I wish we could do something to bring back the tablets. ## What are the markings on the capsules you've been receiving? I am sorry, but I need this additional information in order to research this to help you. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, drowsiness, and sedation. Several others have complained about ...

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Iam confused Watson makes a generic Fiornial with codeine? 425 and makes 3546 please help me I have a product ASCOMP with codeine and it just does not knock out the pain! ## Based on my research, Watson pharmaceuticals does make a blue and yellow capsule, identified as Fiorinal with codeine (Aspirin 325 mg + Butalbital 50 mg + Caffeine 40 mg + Codeine Phosphate 30 mg). The imprint on the capsule is: "FIORINAL CODEINE WATSON 956" National Drug Code (NDC): 52544-0956 I'm a bit confused by the wording of your question though. So please do post back if this doesn't fully address your concerns. I hope this info helps! Have you tried anything else for pain management besides this particular medication? ## Is the Watson 956 available in Canada? NDC 52544-0956 ## I too have been...

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I have tried several drugstores for the fiorinal tablet and cannot find them. I have taken them for several years, the capsule is not effective and neither is the fiorcet. Where can I find the fiorinal (butalbital-Asa-caffeine tablets, 50-325-40) ## Hello, Ann! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. However, from what was recently reported, it appears that they were removed from the market. I haven't been able to discover why, it may just have been due to lack of sales. The only suggestion I can really give you is that you talk to your doctor to see if there is an alternative that you can try. Does anyone else have any other ideas? ## Reported Where? I take the Brand Fiorinal with Codeine #3 and have not been able to get script filled for couple mo...

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for migranes ## needing to know what this drug pheranol is all about , i have severe migranes and have suffered for 6 years now , please help ## I think the medication being asked about might be Fiorinal. It is listed as containing Acetaminophen, Caffeine, and Butalbital, and it is commonly used to treat migraines, and tension headaches. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, sedation, and drowsiness. Does that ring a bell to either of you? There is also a formulation available that contains Codeine, which carries the risk of being habit forming.

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I am on FIORINAL,, 4 times a day, or severe muscular contraction headaches which can escalate into a migraine if it is not treated. I have been on them since I was 16 years old and now I am 36.. Sometimes I wake up in the night with a very severe one and end up having to use a fourth one to get some relief, tho' I am still not able to get back to sleep. This really wears on me as I can loose as much as 4 hours sleep, then go to work. I am having to look for another job due to severely cut hours and I need to know if I present a physician's note and talk to a supervisor at the company, will take that into account? Will they inform my potential employer and would they hold that against me? As I said, I have been on it since I was 16 (tho' I try not to take it at work) and you ...

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In 1980 I was prescribed the nastiest pain pill that was in the form of a tablet. I thought it was fiorinal but maybe not... ## Posted below are some pain medication names that start with the letter F: Fentanyl Fentora Fioricet w/ codeine Fiormor Fiortal Farbital Flurbiprofen Fenoprofen Fasprin Femcet Flanax For a more thorough list of medications beginning with the letter F and to narrow down other prospective pain meds, you may wish to have a look at the following pages, and scroll down to the list of drugs starting with F: Categories: - Pain Relief - Migraine / Tension Headache - Muscle Relaxer I hope this helps!

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A yellow and blue capsule with CP in red on the blue portion and 279 in red on the yellow portion of the capsule. ## I believe this a generic brand med used headaches and migraines. Fiorinal with codeine. Also known as ascomp with codeine ## Ascomp is the worst! In my area that is all the pharmacies were dispensing and so I was forced to take that. I finally found a pharmacy that has Lannet Brand, Fiorinal and Codeine. It is generic but it is the best. It is a yellow and blue capsule.

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Is it possible for pharmacist to provide powdered Rx if tablets no longer manufactured? Some of the old time pharmacists still concoct some Rx, although I'm only familiar with them doing cremes. The capsules are useless, as is Fioricet, and I've taken tablets for 25 years. I have even tried Fioricet along with additional aspirin, but no relief. Is there any recourse to get these tablets manufactured in labs again? Tried many things with no relief. ## Hello, Darlene! How are you? Yes, this can be done by compounding pharmacies. Basically, they keep powdered forms of drugs on hand and put them into capsules, as per the dosage your doctor orders. This can still be done for almost any medication, as long as it hasn't been pulled from the market due to health dangers. Is there an...

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I have taken Fiorinal for headaches since i was very young and now for back pain and spasms. They've always been manufactured by Sandoz and have always worked. The generics I've tried have not. I take them only when i absolutely have to, so I don't get refills very often at all. I got a new prescription for it last week and asked my husband to pick it up while he was in town - reminding him that since it was 'dispense as written' and not a generic it would be more than our usual prescription co-pay. Imagine my surprise when he came in and handed me the bag with a receipt for $266 for 56 tablets stapled to it....I was about to send Sandoz an email about their pricing when, to my surprise I discovered they are no longer manufactured by them. I wonder if that's the cau

I am looking for fiorinal in tablet form ,,the manufacture has on backorder to be determined,,the capsules do not work for me,,nor does fiorcet..any suggestions to find ,,would be appreciated ## Hi, Lizzy! How are you? I'm sorry, but unfortunately, there's nothing to be done, until the backorder is resolved. Learn more Fiorinal details here. What type of problem do you have with the capsules? Have you talked to your doctor to see if there is an alternative medication you can take in the meantime? ## yeah evidently there is no alternative medication,,the capsules dont work for me ,,i have issues with other medications in capsule forms as well..I tried opening and adding to food as others have suggested,,but then i get reflux ,,i have zero issues with the tablets,,and i no longer ...

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I've taken Fiorinal Butalb/Asa/Caf (Westward pill) for 15 years, it's been very effective for my migraines. Since they've taken the tablet off the market and I can't get the old one anymore, i just filled the RX for the capsule. I haven't taken it yet, I'm nervous about it. Also annoyed as I used to split the tablet in half as I didn't always want to take an entire pill. Has anyone split the capsule? What are overall thoughts/experiences with the green capsules Butalbatol/Aspirin/Caffeine? ## Hello, Sue! How are you? No, it is not safe to split the capsule. As to how well it works, it really varies from person to person. Some have said they work great, but others haven't had good luck with them. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as...

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Hello, My neurologist is retiring after my next visit and he has informed me he fears I will have difficulty finding another doc who will prescribe Fiorinal #3 for me due to "it's reputation." This although I have tried everything even before these headaches worsened when I developed MS. Nothing else works or even renders me functional. Watson used to have a link on it's site to help patients identify doctors who had a positive attitude toward your med. Do you have such a link? Please advise and thank you.

blue & yellow capsule for migraine headaches ## I am in need of Fiorinal 3 for migraine headaches. Doctors seem to not give them for some reason even though they make make my life much more liveable. I am even on disability because of them. Any help please. ## As a chronic tension/migraine sufferer for the better part of 30 yrs, and having used this medication successfully for 20 plus yrs - I have a few things I can share with you. First, you have to find a doc that will address, "quality of life" and has a great trust relationship with you. If both these are present, you should be able to negotiate a prescription, based on your needs. You also must be open to trying other things. I cannot tolerate the normal triptans, due to heart and bp issues, so I'm somewhat limited....

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