What drugs interact with Fioricet? Some products that may interact with this drug include:
darunavir, sodium oxybate, isoniazid, ketoconazole, levoketoconazole, lithium, phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine)
. This drug can speed up the removal of other drugs from your body by affecting certain liver enzymes.
What drugs interact with butalbital?
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Butalbital Compound (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine)
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
- Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
- Imitrex (sumatriptan)
- Klonopin (clonazepam)
- Lexapro (escitalopram)
- Lyrica (pregabalin)
Why is Fioricet not a controlled substance?
Fioricet is butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine. Due to the federal law, when combining certain controlled substances (CS) with non-controlled aspirin or acetaminophen in certain ratios or amounts in the final drug product, Fiorinal is a federally Scheduled III CS, but Fioricet is not federally scheduled.
What is better than Fioricet for migraines?
Maxalt (rizatriptan)
and Fioricet (butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine capsule) are used to treat different types of headaches. Maxalt is used to treat the pain of migraine headache. Maxalt will only treat a headache that has already begun.
Can I take ibuprofen and butalbital together?
butalbital-acetaminophen oral will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen oral
by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism.
Using butalbital together with gabapentin
may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
Using acetaminophen together with butalbital may alter the effects of acetaminophen and cause serious side effects that may affect your liver
.
In clinical studies,
weight loss was not a reported side effect from Fioricet
. However, it can cause nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. Having those side effects may lead to a decreased appetite and lead to weight loss.
Which OTC drugs are commonly recommended to treat migraine headaches?
NSAIDS — or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
— are the first line of treatment when it comes to migraines. These include ibuprofen, which is known by the brand names of Motrin and Advil; and naproxen, which is known as Aleve.
With that being said, the recommended Fioricet dosage for most adults is to take
one to two tablets every four hours as needed for pain
, and no more than six tablets should be taken a day.
Fioricet with Codeine
Codeine is completely classified as a narcotic in the U.S
, and it’s a controlled substance. Codeine is not only a narcotic pain reliever but also a cough suppressant, and it’s similar in many ways to morphine and hydrocodone.
Aymen:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
are more powerful compared to acetaminophen because NSAIDs reduce inflammation. Examples of NSAIDs include Motrin, Aleve or Advil.
Imitrex (Sumatriptan) is an excellent choice for acute migraine relief, but you might need another medication to prevent headaches.
Fioricet (butalbital / acetaminophen / caffeine) works better and faster in treating tension headaches than the combination of acetaminophen and codeine
.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between butalbital and naproxen
. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Using ALPRAZolam together with butalbital may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
butalbital traMADol
Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
It takes
between 5 to 6 half-lives
for the drug to reach a steady state, and you can still see traces of the drug in the blood and urine for more than 10 days after taking Fioricet or Fiorinal.
Using cyclobenzaprine together with butalbital may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
Simpler and safer analgesics or analgesic combinations should be tried first, but if used, Fioricet should not be taken for more than
3 days per month
.
