Tag: acetaminophen
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Can I Drink Coffee While Taking Fioricet?
It’s recommended to limit caffeine because Fioricet already contains caffeine. The maximum dose of Fioricet is 6 doses per day, which equates to 240 mg of caffeine. For comparison, an 8-ounce cup of coffee contains 95 mg to 165 mg of caffeine. According to the FDA, 400 mg of caffeine is considered a safe amount…
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What’s the difference between Fioricet and Fiorinal?
Fioricet and Fiorinal are both used to treat tension headaches. Both medications contain butalbital and caffeine, but Fioricet also has acetaminophen whereas Fiorinal contains aspirin. This combination of drugs is used to relieve tension headaches. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Unlike acetaminophen, aspirin also…
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Fioricet Drug Interaction
Fioricet contains Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and caffeine. A lot of other pain relievers contain Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and caffeine too. I can only list some common over the counter medicines that contain Acetaminophen: Actifed, Alka-Seltzer, Plus Liquid Gels, Anacin, Cepacol, Contac, Coricidin, Dayquil, Dimetapp, Dristan, Excedrin, Feverall … In some cases, Fioricet can interact with other drugs…
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Average Daily Dose for the Barbiturate Addict is Usually 1500 mg
Barbiturates may be habit-forming: Tolerance, psychological dependence, and physical dependence may occur especially following prolonged use of high doses of barbiturates. The average daily dose for the barbiturate addict is usually about 1500 mg. As tolerance to barbiturates develops, the amount needed to maintain the same level of intoxication increases; tolerance to a fatal dosage,…
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Is it OK to donate blood if I take Fioricet (Butalbital APAP Caffeine)?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow. Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine is a combination medicine used to treat…
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Will Fioricet Help Back Pain?
Yes, Fioricet contains butalbital, which is a mild narcotic. It is not as effective as other pain medications, but at my job as a neurologic assistant, I see many patients that have told me it improves their back pain. Fioricet contains a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.…
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What is the Max Dosage of Acetaminophen ?
Acetaminophen, which is also known as paracetamol, is a commonly used OTC (over-the-counter) pain reliever (analgesic) and fever reducer (antipyretic). People use it for headaches, and minor aches and pain. Liver injury from acetaminophen overdose remains a serious public health problem despite ongoing regulatory and educational efforts over the past several years to improve the…
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What Should I Avoid While Taking Fioricet?
Fioricet can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen. Avoid taking Fioricet with medications that affect your concentration, such as other narcotic…
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Medicines Containing Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in America. Fioricet capsules contain a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle…