I was in an accident 3 years ago, whip-lash... Ever since then I have been having more frequent, more intolerable headaches. In the past 3 years I have seen so many different docs I can not even count or remember. I have felt like the docs are not listening to me and gave up. Finally after one day at my back doc visit, I had a meltdown. He sent me to a highly recommended nuero doc in my area, in turn he prescribed FIORICET. I am literally sitting here with it next to me with a headache as I type. I am afraid that it will make me feel high or out of it. I have 3 kids to run around with all day this summer and don't want to be disconnected from reality. I have taken narcotics that just make me feel sicker, or just knock me out. As most people know with chronic worsening headaches you will take anything to make it go away. I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what it feels like other than kicking a headaches butte!
Fioricet - What does it make you feel like?
Question posted by tillyof3 on 19 July 2012
Last updated on 19 November 2018
27 Answers Page 2
I get combination headaches, which means I have really bad tension headaches that will cause a migraine on top. What's bad about these headaches is that they can literally go on for months if I don't find a way to break the headache. When I was in a 3 month long bout of a headache, and after a few hospital visits trying to get some relief, I was finally prescribed Fioricet and it has been a life saver. It is the only thing that can break these headache cycles for me. I get no side effects whatsoever aside from a little drowsiness, but not enough that I need a nap. Otherwise I feel completely normal.
I just started taking these for menstrual cramps and they are working great. They do give me a nauseating feeling unless I eat.
For anyone with something to do when taking these pills, you will be useless
Hope this helps.
I'm prescribed 40mg I weigh about 140
It makes me a ittle drowsy but if i keep moving I'm great. For me the pain and lethargy of the migraine itself is far more disabling and keeps me from enjoying my child.
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fioricet ( without) codeine, is Not a controlled substance, as one person suggested. everybody's different when it comes to medication, depending on your tolerance, metabolism, etc. benedryl makes me drowsy, but somecan take it without that side effect. I was just prescribed Fioricet, and did not have to sign for it , which means its non- narcotic.
Just because you do not have to sign for a medication does not mean it is not a narcotic. Plenty of times I have filled Norco without a signature. My pharmacy has my SSN on file just as yours should. Barbiturates are a narcotic here in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and many other places. Butalbital is a very good recreational drug, with many negative effects. Less than one year in the ER and I've seen it all.
Fioricet is NOT scheduled here in the United States as a controlled substance or narcotic (even tho it does contain Butalbital which is a barbiturate)! Its sister Fiorinal contains an added varying amount of Codeine. The Codeine makes Fiorinal a controlled substance.
Respectfully,
Brent Rosson, BSN, RN, CEN
Fioricet without codeine is not a controlled medication,in the US, I worked in a pharmacy for 11 years. There are 2 types of fioricet, one with codeine, which is a controlled medication, and one without codeine which is not a controlled medication. I take fioricet without codeine because I'm allergic to codeine. And BTW you have to sign for ALL prescriptions wether they are controlled or not.
Fioricet without codeine is not a controlled medication,in the US, I worked in a pharmacy for 11 years. There are 2 types of fioricet, one with codeine, which is a controlled medication, and one without codeine which is not a controlled medication. I take fioricet without codeine because I'm allergic to codeine. And BTW you have to sign for ALL prescriptions wether they are controlled or not.
Fioricet is now a schedule 3 narcitic. My cost just shot up from $49 for 60 to $149 for 60. I've been taking Fiorocet for migraines since 2009. I've now been told I have medication overuse headaches. I'm weaning off the Fiorocet. I'm 5 days without. Yes I have a headache, but it's not one of the screaming migraines I've had.
As said above fioricet without codeine is NOT a controlled substance.
As said above fioricet without codeine is NOT a controlled substance.
Fioricet (without) codeine is a controlled substance (Clll) in five states. There is also a 'new formula' which cuts out 25mg of acetaminophen. If you happen to have the 'old formula', which still has 325mg of acetaminophen, then its not scheduled. Non-narcotics can still be controlled substances.
Facts... if it contains aspirin it's more strict if it contains TYLENOL ITS NOT CONTROLLED. Something about the ratio. Also the capsules are JUNK take pill formula. Mia generic works best the blue ones don't even bother with. This is an excellent medication.
I have hemerplegic migraines were they have been so bad ive been hospitalized 3 times from right side paralysis they look at it as a seisure or stroke but my neurologist that deals with complicated cases says it from migraines they had me on norco and fioricet fioricet makes me feel loopy
it makes me really dizzy, I don't think it makes you "high" but it does make you dizzy. I took 7 and all it did was make me dizzy so yeah c:
What Mg did u take? I have 30 mg with the codeine. Never have taken it b4
I take fioricet for headaches & they really don't make me any different. I also take a few other meds with it & I function just fine but everyone is different. It doesn't make me tired or hyper or goofy. Sometimes I will lay down after I take it & fall asleep other times I can take it & lay down & wont sleep. It just depends on how it reacts with ur body & any other meds ur on. Fioricet isn't a narcotic unless u have the one with tylenol 3 n it. Just monitor how u feel when u take it & if it gives u a funny feeling talk with ur doc about it. I hope this helps u some. I understand having bad headaches.
Fioricet is the medication I take for migraines and I know it makes you tired and causes some focus problems.I get rebound headaches from it but I also take A med from my neurologist to prevent headaches.I still get headaches after 30 years(I was in 2 car accidents).Maybe you should ask the neurologist if you have migraines.She gave me another med to take with the Fioricet but I use it sparingly.It's called relpax.Stress is a factor and diet is also important.I avoid trigger foods like cold cut meats,cheese ,balsamic vinegar.alcohol and anything with MSG or preservatives.With 3 kids it's hard to avoid stress but I do physical therapy for my neck and exercise.This is just my experience,everyone is different so it 's like trial and error.Hope you can get relief,Mograce
Your worst problem is that if you take it more than twice a week, it will cause very strong rebound headaches. I would try it once to see how you respond. The pain relief could be worth it and you may not feel out of it.
It makes me feel like I'm about to fall asleep in my chair while I feel wired from the caffeine. I cannot drink coffee because of the caffeine. So I've felt wired and quick to do everything.
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I have tried everything, but nothing made me happy the way that Esgic or Fioricet did. It has butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine. Alcohol, pot, cocaine, LSD, opiates--nothing made as happy. The illegal stuff was 40 years ago. But I can still function with this medicine. I never missed a day conducting training all day. Otherwise I would be vomiting and passing out from the headaches. And it has been the best pain killer that I've ever had.
BTW, after so many years of taking it, or maybe it's been because of my stroke, I no longer get a high from it.
Everyone is different, so I would try it. Just maybe have someone else available to care for your children in case it knocks you out.
My wife is in a rehab center right now trying to get off a 20yr addiction to fioricet.
It's a very addictive drug so please be careful.
The docs have been giving me fioricet or fiorinal for that long too. WHY DIDN"T THEY TELL US WE WOULD END UP IN REHAB. I would be terrified and don't have the money for rehab!!!
My friend tells me it made him feel a but goofy (although he's like that anyway). If the dose is wrong or it's abused (and no I'm not insinuating you'll abuse it) it can definitely impair you. Based on what you say, I would double check with the Doc just to be sure you're on a low, introductory dose. Hope this helps a bit.
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