Fioricet

Generic: Apap/Butalbital/Caffeine

What is the most important information I should know about Fioricet (Apap/Butalbital/Caffeine)?

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Butalbital will cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.

Avoid sleeping pills, antihistamines, sedatives, and tranquilizers except under the supervision of your doctor. These may also make you drowsy.

Avoid alcohol. Alcohol taken during therapy with acetaminophen and butalbital can be very damaging to your liver and can increase drowsiness and dizziness.

Check the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescription products while taking this medication. You should not exceed 4 grams (4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day.

Never take more acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine than is prescribed for you. If your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Fioricet (Apap/Butalbital/Caffeine)?

This medication is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision. Take this drug only for as long as it is prescribed , in the amounts it is prescribed, and no more frequently than prescribed.

Do not take acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine without first talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease. You may not be able to take acetaminophen and butalbital, or you may require a lower dose.

Do not take acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine if you have porphyria.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have

* kidney disease, or
* liver disease

You may not be able to take acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

This drug combination is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that its effects on an unborn baby are not known. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

This drug combination passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine has not been approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.

How should I take Fioricet?

• Take Fioricet exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Take Fioricet with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
• Never take more Fioricet than is prescribed for you. If your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.
• Store Fioricet at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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What happens if I overdose?

• Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of an Fioricet overdose include insomnia, restlessness, tremor, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, drowsiness, decreased breathing, dizziness or fainting, confusion, an irregular heartbeat, and coma.

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