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Fioricet
Fioricet is used for:
Relieving tension headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Fioricet with Codeine is a barbiturate, analgesic, stimulant, and narcotic combination. Acetaminophen and codeine work in the brain to relieve pain. Caffeine constricts blood vessels in the brain, which may help to relieve headache pain. Butalbital reduces anxiety and helps you to relax.
Before using Fioricet:
Some medical conditions may interact with Fioricet with Codeine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
* if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
* if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to an opioid pain medicine (eg, morphine)
* if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems; underactive thyroid; adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease); lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma); a blockage of your bowel or other stomach or bowel problem (eg, paralytic ileus); enlarged prostate; or trouble urinating
* if you have a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence; anxiety; depression; mental or mood problems; or suicidal thoughts or actions
* if you have a head injury, increased pressure in the head, growths in the brain, or a history of seizures
* if you are in very poor health, have trouble sleeping, or have had recent stomach or bowel surgery
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Fioricet with Codeine . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
* Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
* Benzodiazepines (eg, chlordiazepoxide, temazepam), cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), isoniazid, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), narcotic analgesics (eg, morphine), quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because they may increase the risk of Fioricet with Codeine 's side effects
* Naltrexone or quinidine because they may decrease Fioricet with Codeine 's effectiveness
* Beta-blockers (eg, atenolol), clozapine, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), doxycycline, estrogens (eg, birth control, estradiol), or metronidazole because their effectiveness may be decreased by Fioricet with Codeine
* Theophylline because its effectiveness may be decreased or the risk of its side effects may be increased by Fioricet with Codeine
* Medicines that may harm the liver (eg, acetaminophen, certain medicines for HIV infection, isoniazid, ketoconazole, methotrexate) because the risk of liver side effects may be increased. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines might harm the liver
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Fioricet with Codeine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Fioricet:
Use Fioricet with Codeine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Take Fioricet with Codeine by mouth with or without food.
* Do not take more than 6 capsules in 24 hours
* If you miss a dose of Fioricet with Codeine and you still have a headache, follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Contact your doctor if you are unsure what to do if you miss a dose. Do not take Fioricet with Codeine more often than prescribed. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Fioricet with Codeine .
Side effects of Fioricet:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; intoxicated feeling; lightheadedness; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; fainting; fast heartbeat; mental or mood changes; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe drowsiness; shortness of breath; slow or shallow breathing.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

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