Isometh Acetamin Dichlor Cap Side Effects

I take this med for my migraines. My insurance will not pay anything, and it is costing me almost $100 for 25 pills. Is there a generic I can purchase instead? ## Hello, Gilmer Gal! How are you? Unfortunately, what you've listed is the generic. The name brand would be Midrin. Have you tried checking the price with other pharmacies in your area? They may be cheaper. Another alternative is to try one of the discount cards, such as the free one offered on this site. You click the link, put in your email address and print the card. They do save a lot of money for some people. Typical side effects to this medication may include nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. Does anyone else have any suggestions that may help? ## Thank you so much. Wow, in my next life I want to be a pharmaceutical co...

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what kind ofsedative is in this ## This is not used as a sedative. This capsule contains 325mgs of Acetaminophen, 100mgs of Dichlorophenazone and 65mgs of Isometheptene, commonly old under the brand name Migrex and used to treat migraine headaches. The Dichlorophenazone is a mild sedative, so that is why it may have been thought to be a used for sedation. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help you with?

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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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White and red capsule with opi 364 on the front of it ## Is it possibly a DPI? If so, this is a Duradrin capsule, which contains acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene. It is commonly used to treat headaches. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and sedation. Read more:

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It is a capsule. Half red half white it has EPI 101 on it ## This tablet contains 325mgs of acetaminophen, 65mgs of isometheptene, and 100mgs of dichloralphenazone, it is most commonly used to treat migraines. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, stomach irritation and dizziness. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## why can't you purchase excedrin or equal in tablet form (round pill) any longer

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