What medications should not be taken with Fioricet?
Because Fioricet contains acetaminophen and caffeine, you should not take it with Tylenol, cold medicines that contain acetaminophen, caffeine pills, or caffeine-containing beverages like coffee, soda, or energy drinks. Both acetaminophen and caffeine are also dangerous at high doses. Fioricet is a barbiturate-based prescription medication for tension headaches. While it can be effective, it can also be dangerous. Fioricet carries risks of withdrawal, addiction, and overdose.In addition to causing drowsiness, Fioricet can be a habit-forming medication, and it can actually increase your risk of headaches. For most people with migraines, there are safer and more effective migraine treatments options available.Fioricet can cause extreme sleepiness and lower your ability to think, react, and focus. Don’t drink alcohol or take other medications that can cause sleepiness or brain fog, such as pain medications or antidepressants, with Fioricet. Doing so can worsen these side effects.Relpax is considered a first-choice treatment for migraines and is available as a lower-cost generic. Unlike Fioricet, Relpax is not habit-forming but can cause serious heart and blood pressure issues in some people.
Why don’t doctors prescribe Fioricet?
Fioricet is a medication approved for tension headaches that is sometimes prescribed for migraines. However, it is not an initial treatment migraine drug due to lower efficacy (except in people who don’t respond to other medications), the risks of overdose and addiction, and the large number of drug interactions. In addition to causing drowsiness, Fioricet can be a habit-forming medication, and it can actually increase your risk of headaches. For most people with migraines, there are safer and more effective migraine treatments options available.Fioricet may interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, other narcotic analgesics, alcohol, general anesthetics, tranquilizers such as chlordiazepoxide, sedative-hypnotics, or other CNS depressants. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.No, Fioricet is not considered a narcotic or controlled substance. However, it does contain butalbital – a barbiturate that has the potential for misuse and addiction.Fioricet is a combination of three medications that work together to help relieve headache pain. Butalbital is a barbiturate that works by raising the levels of chemicals that cause your brain to relax. Acetaminophen is an analgesic.