Fioricet Warnings

What are Common Fioricet Doses?

  • Capsule 50-300-40mg

Common Fioricet Prescriptions

  • Fioricet 50-300-40mg capsuleFioricet
    50-300-40mg capsule

How to Take Fioricet

  • Take your medicine as directed. Do not use more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
  • This medicine is not for long-term use.
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • This medicine is not for long-term use.
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Take your medicine as directed. Do not use more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  • Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Fioricet Contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, butalbital, or caffeine, or if you have porphyria.

Fioricet Warnings

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or stomach problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of alcohol or drug addiction.
  • This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver damageSerious skin reactions
  • This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day.
  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Fioricet Interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are also using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).
  • Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine. Acetaminophen can damage your liver, and alcohol can increase this risk.
  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Fioricet Side Effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
  • Extreme dizziness or weakness, trouble breathing, slow heartbeat, seizures, and cold, clammy skin
  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Mild nausea or vomiting
  • Sleepiness, tiredness

Treatment for Fioricet Addiction

Fioricet addiction is a medical disorder that requires ongoing treatment to overcome. Although a Fioricet detox program can help you get sober, staying that way will require further treatment.

Research has shown that long-term rehab that lasts at least 90 days provides the best opportunity for lasting, genuine life change and recovery. While many 30-day rehab programs promise success in sobriety, staying in treatment longer greatly reduces your risk of relapse.7

During drug rehab, you’ll learn how to overcome your Fioricet addiction for good by:

  • Attending educational lectures about addiction and recovery
  • Engaging in a recovery program such as the 12-Step Program
  • Learning how to recognize and respond to triggers, cravings, and high-risk situations
  • Gaining important life skills that will aid your recovery
  • Taking the time to heal physically and emotionally from the effects of substance abuse

Clients in drug rehab often work with addiction recovery professionals to achieve the objectives listed above with an evidence-based treatment program that addresses co-occurring disorders for well-rounded care. This often consists of different types of behavioral therapy, individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, and peer support.