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Fioricet
Brief information

Brand Names: Fioricet, Alagesic, Repan, Esgic, Anolor 300, Margesic, Dolgic LQ, Medigesic, Dolgic Plus, Esgic-Plus, Geone, Zebutal

Generic Name: Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine

Fioricet consists of a combination of butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine.
Acetaminophen is able to reduce fever and relief pain. Butalbital is able to relax muscle contractions involved in a tension headache, and caffeine is a stimulant for central nervous system.
Fioricet is used by the patients who suffer from tension headaches caused by muscle contractions.
The medication can be purchased at pharmacies. It is also possible to buy Fioricet online. The medication can be only taken as it is prescribed by the health provider.

Dosage, side effects and precautions

Usually, the medication is prescribed to be taken in dose of one or two tablets every four hours, if it is needed. Generally, the maximum dosage taken per one day should not be greater than six tablets.

 There is a range of side effects that may be experienced when taking Fioricet. The most commonly met side effects are the following:

• • dizziness

• • stomach pain

• • drowsiness

• • intoxicated feeling

• • nausea

• • lightheadedness

• • vomiting

In case of occurrence of the following side effect, the medical help should be sought immediately:

• • mental or mood changes

• • severe allergic reactions

• • confusion

• • red, blistered, swollen, or peeling skin

• • slow or shallow breathing

• • seizures

• • fainting

• • fast heartbeat

• • shortness of breath

• • ringing in the ears

• • severe drowsiness

It is known how this desiccation is able to impact unborn body or breast milk; this is why it is better to avoid using Fioricet during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
There is a range of medication that should not be mixed with Fioricet. In order to prevent any negative consequences, it is important to tell your health provider if you are taking any medicines or are going in the nearest future before to be prescribed with Fioricet.
Abuse and addiction
Fioricet belongs to the medications that are able to cause addiction and lead to abuse. It is very easy to buy Fioricet online, especially from online provider who sell this medication with no prescription. However, the medication should be purchased only if it is recommended by your doctor and taken exactly as it is recommended by your doctor. You should not keep this medication available for the people who have addictions.