Floricet with Codeine

Floricet with Codeine is used for:

Relieving tension headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Floricet with Codeine is a barbiturate, analgesic, stimulant, and narcotic combination. Acetaminophen and codeine work in the brain to relieve pain. Caffeine constricts blood vessels in the brain, which may help to relieve headache pain. Butalbital reduces anxiety and helps you to relax.

Do NOT use Floricet with Codeine if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Floricet with Codeine
• you have the blood disease porphyria
• you have severe diarrhea caused by antibiotics or food poisoning
• you are taking quinidine or sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Floricet with Codeine :

Some medical conditions may interact with Floricet with Codeine . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to an opioid pain medicine (eg, morphine)
• if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems; underactive thyroid; adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease); lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma); a blockage of your bowel or other stomach or bowel problem (eg, paralytic ileus); enlarged prostate; or trouble urinating
• if you have a history of alcohol or other substance abuse or dependence; anxiety; depression; mental or mood problems; or suicidal thoughts or actions
• if you have a head injury, increased pressure in the head, growths in the brain, or a history of seizures
• if you are in very poor health, have trouble sleeping, or have had recent stomach or bowel surgery

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Floricet with Codeine . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
• Benzodiazepines (eg, chlordiazepoxide, temazepam), cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), isoniazid, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), narcotic analgesics (eg, morphine), quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or sodium oxybate (GHB) because they may increase the risk of Floricet with Codeine 's side effects
• Naltrexone or quinidine because they may decrease Floricet with Codeine 's effectiveness
• Beta-blockers (eg, atenolol), clozapine, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), doxycycline, estrogens (eg, birth control, estradiol), or metronidazole because their effectiveness may be decreased by Floricet with Codeine
• Theophylline because its effectiveness may be decreased or the risk of its side effects may be increased by Floricet with Codeine
• Medicines that may harm the liver (eg, acetaminophen, certain medicines for HIV infection, isoniazid, ketoconazole, methotrexate) because the risk of liver side effects may be increased. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines might harm the liver

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Floricet with Codeine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Floricet with Codeine :

Use Floricet with Codeine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Floricet with Codeine by mouth with or without food.
• Do not take more than 6 capsules in 24 hours
• If you miss a dose of Floricet with Codeine and you still have a headache, follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Contact your doctor if you are unsure what to do if you miss a dose. Do not take Floricet with Codeine more often than prescribed. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Floricet with Codeine .

Important safety information:

• Floricet with Codeine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Floricet with Codeine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, muscle relaxers, sleep aids) while you are using Floricet with Codeine ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or take for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Doing so may be habit-forming.
• Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain (or migraine) occur. If you wait until the pain has significantly worsened, the pain medicine may not work as well.
• Floricet with Codeine has acetaminophen in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has acetaminophen in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Floricet with Codeine may harm your liver. Your risk may be greater if you drink alcohol while you are using Floricet with Codeine . Talk to your doctor before you take Floricet with Codeine or other fever reducers if you drink more than 3 drinks with alcohol per day.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Floricet with Codeine before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Floricet with Codeine . To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
• Floricet with Codeine may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Floricet with Codeine .
• Lab tests, including liver and kidney function, may be performed while you use Floricet with Codeine . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Floricet with Codeine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion, excitement, or depression.
• Floricet with Codeine should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Floricet with Codeine can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Floricet with Codeine while you are pregnant. Using Floricet with Codeine during labor may cause harm to the infant. Floricet with Codeine is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Floricet with Codeine .

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Floricet with Codeine may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Floricet with Codeine stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

Some people who use Floricet with Codeine for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you suddenly stop taking Floricet with Codeine , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; confusion; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; hallucinations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; rapid heartbeat; seizures; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.

Possible side effects of Floricet with Codeine :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dizziness; drowsiness; intoxicated feeling; lightheadedness; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); confusion; fainting; fast heartbeat; mental or mood changes; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe drowsiness; shortness of breath; slow or shallow breathing.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include cold or clammy skin; confusion; dark urine; decreased urination; delirium; excessive sweating; fast or irregular heartbeat; loss of consciousness; pinpoint pupils; restlessness; seizures; severe drowsiness or dizziness; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; severe or persistent trouble sleeping; slow or shallow breathing; tremor; unusual bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Store Floricet with Codeine below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Floricet with Codeine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Floricet with Codeine , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Floricet with Codeine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Floricet with Codeine . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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