Migraine / Tension Headache Forums (Page 13)

white cricle ## This is a generic form of something called Fiorinal, (the generic ingredients are butalbitol (a sedative), caffeine and aspirin). It is used for serious migraine headaches. It is a very common migraine medication. It is not a controlled substance; however, it can make you very very tired after the caffeine loses its effect. ## Butalbital is a member of the barbituate family, so it can be physically addicting ( 'habit forming'). Your experience may vary. My experience with Fiorinal was that I DID build up a tolerance, so that the doctor had to prescribe me ever larger & larger doses, taken more & more often. However, I was not aware of any withdrawal symptoms when I was not taking the stuff. ## The pill has west word 785 what is it. ## Westward and it'...

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hi, I'm currently shaky, sweaty, heart is racing, feeling hot and I think I am beginning to get the runs and don't know if it is a drug interaction with my sumatriptan and fluvoxamine ## Hello, Rhi! How are you? Yes, it is is possible. Have you consulted your doctor? You should do so immediately to have this checked out, if it is serotonin syndrome, it could be very dangerous. Other symptoms, as listed by the NIH, may possibly include body jerking or twitching, over responsive reflexes and seizures. How long have you been on them both?

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Generic capsules don't work as well as the brand name "Fiorinal," but it's very expensive (about $3 per capsule). I actually have found the generics to worsen my headache!! You may want to try Creighton generic--I think it is manufactured at the same plant that makes the brand name Fiorinal. Taking a larger dose is NOT effective and can cause severe stomach problems because of the aspirin, and may lead to ulcers. The best (and only effective one I found) generic tablet was by Westward, which doesn't manufacture it anymore--I have been writing to try to get them to change their business policy on this. Maybe if a lot of us write to them they may change their mind????

Rizact is a generic form of Rizatriptan (trade name Maxalt), a 5-HT1 receptor agonist of the triptan class of drugs developed by Merck & Co. for the treatment of migraine headaches. It is available in strengths of 5 and 10 mg as tablets. Rizact is made by Cipla in India and is usually available over the counter.

Does anyone know of an effective pain killer for Trapezius Muscle Tension Migraine Headache? I used Fiorinal with Codeine by Watson, Brand Name Only, since 1998. But something is not the same about that drug anymore. It simply does not knock out the pain. I am not addicted to it. I am able to go days without it, when there is no pain and I can function. It's too bad that the drug has been changed in some way, because my life is now spent on the couch most days of the month because of the unrelenting excruciating musculoskeletal migraines. I am trying to find another pain killer, since Fiorinal with Codeine has been changed and no longer works. I wish the manufacturer(s) would listen to us who use their product and believe us when we tell them the change they've made in the drug ...

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i have found this pill and dont know what this is so please help me ## Hello, Babygirl! How are you? I'm happy to help! This is a generic or store brand of Excedrin Migraine that's manufactured by LNK International. They list it as containing 250mgs of Acetaminophen, 250mgs of Aspirin and 65mgs of Caffeine. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with?

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So I've been on Depakote ER 500mg for 3 months now.(sorry if this is tmi) I've always had regular menstrual cycles but since I have started I didn't have one for two months then had a terrible painful one, hair loss, weight gain... just every terrible side effect I am on it for bipolar not for seizures and I want to get pregnant haven't been using protection since I've been on this and ive had two pregnancies before the meds easily, so I'm wondering how long it'll take after I taper myself off to be able to get back into a normal cycle and feel normal again any personal expierences are welcomed too. ## The FDA lists Depakote as being in pregnancy category D, meaning that there is definitive evidence of fetal risk, if women were taking it while pregnant. Thus,...

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hello sir/ madam, i am a student of business mngt. staying in bangalore, i am taking migranex-10 and naxdom for my headache. i want to know what are these medicines used for. i have a doubt whether i hv a migraine..plz do clear my doubt. with regard, shweta ## hello sir/ madam, i am a student of business mngt. staying in bagalore. i am taking migranex-10 and naxdom for my headache. i want to know what are these medicines used for? is there ant side effect? thnk u wid regards shweta ## it is given for treatment of migrane and migraine associated headache. its side effects include drowsiness, anxiety, dry mouth etc. ## Dear Dr I used migrenex last six months is it danger

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the only things different is:that plain bupap has no caffeine and twice the tylenol per pill than generic fioricet:Butalbital ## Hi, Mary! Sorry about the problem you're having with migraines. It could be that it's the caffeine that's helping your migraines. It does work for alleviating headaches for many people and people that frequently indulge in caffeine often find themselves getting headaches if they suddenly stop, or lower their intake. Learn more Caffeine details here. I frequently found that when I had a headache that nothing else would touch, the Excedrin products with caffeine often alleviated it. Do you drink coffee or tea regularly? ## Should I be concerned now that im taking the blue generic fioricet instead of the white generic. Im nervous about the change. The...

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I have suffered chronic pain from miserably failed back surgery and also have fibromyalgia. I have been in PM since 1994 and had to scratch my way through the medicine cabinet along with submitting to a kazillion different tests, therapy, the works. I wear 100mcg fentanyl patches, take 10/325 Norco for breakthrough pain, 6 mg tizanidine four times a day, 100mg trazadone at bed and bupropion 150 SR twice a day. I also suffer depression when my pain goes uncontrolled. I cannot take Cymbalta, Lyrics, gabapentin, desipramine, and SSRIs do NOTHING for me. I have had an rx for Lorazepam three times a day for as long as I can remember, but hate them! Have a script for 90 I filled in January and it's barely touched. I only take one when I am about to burst or my last nerve is standing on en...

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Hi, My girlfriend suffers from bipolar, and she has been taking depakote for about 2 months now, and it has worked more than wonders, problem is is that she ran out, and the treatment center that perscribed it wont refill it because she is no longer a patient. Her bipolar symptoms are getting really bad and she needs her meds. She has an appointment with a pshyc that she has never seen before, but the appointment is not for another month and a half..... How can she get a perscription refilled before that, and if she cant, what do we do? ## use inhousepharmacy.vu. It will save you the trouble of having to argue with your doctor.

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red capsule ## Midrin is a combination medication that contains Acetaminophen, Isometheptene and Dichloralphenazone, it is most commonly used to treat severe headaches and migraines. Learn more Midrin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Can you get the drug without the Apap (acetamoniphen)? I can buy and add that in. I know I definitely need the sedative part of Midrin as without it (even with strong opioid pain meds) I cannot fall asleep thus cannot totally get rid of the migraine (lay down in a quiet, dark room with a bag of ice on my head after taking my pain meds and then need to sleep...without a sedative, it can take a very long time to sleep and thus I lose a lot of my life as I deal with chronic i...

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I have been really sick. I have had side effects from meds like lithium & risperdal. Now I am on depakote and I'm having parkinson's, ms, among other symptoms. ## Hello, Pam! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Could please post back and be more specific about the symptoms you're experiencing? That would enable me to better help you. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Depakote as possibly including nausea, somnolence, anxiety, hair loss and headache.

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I am in desperate need of this for chronic migranes. Since I went on Medicare with great prescription coverage, they still are refusing to cover. Any options? This med has been a life saver for me and worry about the future. ## Hello, Sally! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. Each page of this website has a link to print a pharmacy discount card that may make it cheaper for you. Its free to sign up for, it's usually towards the lower right of each page, you just click the link, put in your email address and print it. Alternatively, you could try asking your pharmacy which ones they accept and which makes it cheapest. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia and nervou...

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I take esgic plus which has the same ingredients as fioricet, but my pharmacy tells me they are going to stop making them or come up with a new formula, do you have any info on that? I have very bad vascular headaches and if its not soon then I'm in for some painful headaches, nothing else works except prescription stadol nasal spray, but it makes me very sick...:( ## Hello, Sam! How are you? Yes, that is correct, medications that contain Butalbital are being discontinued, at this time. Whether or not this may change at a later date, I don't know. Have you discussed the issue with your doctor? They may be able to write you a special prescription that you can have done at a compounding pharmacy, so you may want to ask them about it. ## I currently take Fioricet which contains bul...

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i just went to the er for the worst headache i've ever had. I normally only get headaches when i'm sick and have a fever. all of a sudden, 2 days ago, i started getting such a bad headache that everybody seemed to yelling instead of talking, the lights in the office were so bright that tears started running down my face and my vision was a little off. they gave me fioricet at the er. is this suppose to prevent a headache? do u take it when u feel a headache might be coming on? I'm also a recovering addict and alcoholic, 22 yrs. can this be addictive ## Hello, Lainey! How are you? This medication so most commonly taken to relieve a migraine, so it would be when you feel one coming on. The FDA lists it as containing Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine, so yes, the Butalbita...

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patients of Dr Joel I just got dis's and did nothing wrong need new doc asap, East Bay area Northern CA HELP I have DDD, ADD and RMA can not walk any longer since treatment at the before mentioned. Now Im on the street they won't talk to me and I need 3 different meds at high level. Fiorinal #3, Adderall, Oxy

helping at all new fioricet capsules not working like old tablets I used them for fibromyalgia for years what did theydo to them?pkp ## I'm sorry, but I don't have an answer for you. They are claimed to be the same, with the same dosages of the active ingredients. However, many people have posted similar complaints. The best suggestion I can make is to contact your doctor and ask about using an alternative medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just took my first fiorcet capsule since the cange over from tablets. They only difference in it the capsule and 25 less mg's of acetimetaphen. So far it's worked fine on busting my tension headache. My suggestion is take a small amout of tylanol along with it. Hope this helps.

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Has this medication caused metallic taste? Went from same med (purple genetic depakote), to this horse pill (huge white, with M473 on side), & ever since, I feel I gave been sucking on pennies. ## Hello, Nursenads! How are you? Yes, Divalproex has been known to cause a change in the perception of taste, in some people that take it. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, mood swings and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does this have codeine in it? I'm allergic to it. ## Hello, Daniel! How are you? No, Fioricet contains Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine. It is most commonly used to treat or prevent migraines. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, sedation, insomnia and nervousness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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