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Butalbital: Medicines
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ACETAMINOPHEN-BUTALBITAL-CAFFEINE (Fioricet®, Esgic®, Endolor®, and others) is a combination product used to treat certain types of headaches and migraines as well as mild to moderate pain. Federal law prohibits the transfer of acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with any one else. Generic acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine tablets and capsules are available.
After taking aspirin-butalbital-caffeine you may get a residual hangover effect that leaves you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking this medicine. Alcohol can increase possible damage to your liver and can increase possible unpleasant effects.
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The dose of butalbital and acetaminophen combination medicines will be different for different patients. Follow your doctors orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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You can not take Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days. Consult with your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives, other pain relievers, anxiety medicines and muscle relaxants. Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine in combination with any of these medicines causes drowsiness.
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If you are receiving cancer chemotherapy or other immunosuppression medicine, do not take acetaminophen; butalbital with out checking with your prescriber or health care professional. Acetaminophen; butalbital may hide the signs of an infection, such as fever or pain. If you think you may have an infection, immediately call your doctor.
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