Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• SEVERE...
• November 6, 2008

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I get probably 4 or 5 migraines a month. I couldn't bear to be without my fioricet. It's the only medicine that seems to work for me. If I feel a headache starting, I take 2 tabs and within 20-30 mins, the headache is gone. In addition to being a mother of 4 girls, I have run my family day care for 17 years and I just wouldn't be able to function without my fioricet. I have tried several other mediciness before fioricet, and nothing seemed to help so I am very thankful for fioricet. It works great for me. I've tried to avoid things that set off my headaches, like not eating before 2 pm, or my pillows not being right when sleeping, brightness, sounds, smells and stress. But some can't be avoided. Thank you."

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2008

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I have been taking Fioricet as needed for about 15 years. I love it. If Fioricet doesn't help, nothing does. I do not find it to be habit forming at all. I do find that if i take it for too many days in a row it is not as effective and then I suffer from rebound headaches."

• Pappy...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 4, 2022

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "Have had migraines for 30+ years, been to private doctors and VA doctors. Like many people I chased the right medication for years. Fioricet has been the best medication for me. Thank god it is not controlled, fioricet takes my headaches away with no side effects."

• MIBIW...
• April 6, 2009

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I was not one prone to headaches until recently. They started at the base of my neck and continued upward until I didn't want to move a muscle. Oddly enough, these were prescribed by my dentist due to an upcoming root canal I was getting ready for. I took one the next time I had a headache and within 30 minutes it was completely gone. I was amazed."

• Migra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2017

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I was prescribed fioricet for migraines. Not only didn't it help the migraine, fioricet caused my heart rate to skyrocket (due to the amount of caffeine it contains) and gave me an absolutely WICKED rebound headache the next day. In fact, the rebound headache was worse than the original migraine. Needless to say, I threw the rest of the pills down the toilet. Fioricet is also EXTREMELY addicting if taken more than 3 times per month. Astonishingly, I was prescribed 1 to 2 tablets EVERY 8 hours for migraines with NO WARNING whatsoever from my doctor about how addicting this medication is. Thank God it didn't work for me or else I'd be a fioricet addict facing withdrawal whenever the drug isn't taken. It should be taken off the market"

• India...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 24, 2013

For Headache "I have taken Fioricet for 20 plus years. This is the only medication that takes care of your pain. I am 63 years old and I take approx 8 tablets daily. My liver function tests always come back normal. Does anyone else have a situation like mine?"

• Ash
• June 27, 2015

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I had a spinal tap recently and unfortunately was in the small percentage of people that have spinal headaches from this procedure. I've had migraines forever but a spinal headache is by far the most debilitating experience. I was prescribed fioricet and was taking 2 every 4 hours it did nothing! I was back hospitalized the next day. So this may work great for migraines but anyone prescribed this for spinal headaches it does not work."

• Julie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2016

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I was prescribed fioricet last week for chronic headaches. I have suffered from daily headaches for over 6 years and until recently, have been able to dull them down though they never fully go away, with high doses of otc ibuprofen. I've been to the neurologist and was prescribed imitrex and antidepressants. None worked. I have been taking the fioricet for a week, and every time I take it, it turns my headache into a borderline migraine. Makes it so much worse and My feet and ankles have swollen. Now I have vericos veins and broken capillaries In my ankles. I think I may be the 1% that cannot take this drug. Its a shame because I see so many success stories in these comments, I wish I could share in the relief."

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2022

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I was in the hospital with sepsis. While in the hospital had a a terrible headache that would not go away. They gave me narco and that did not work. I was in the hospital for a week and they could not get rid of my headache. When I was released I visited with my family Dr and she prescribed Fiorcet and to my surprise my headache was gone. I still cannot believe a whole week in a hospital and they could not help me. I am so grateful to my Dr. Who prescribed this medication to me."

• ABQMi...
• April 26, 2010

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "Fioricet works within 15-20 minutes and you feel better than you would normally …. happy, awake, no headache, nothing can really irritate you and literally puts a smile on your face. Don’t eat them daily because they will start causing headaches and you will become tolerant and then they won’t work when you need them to."

• Paint...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 24, 2019

For Headache "I had severe migraines and tension headaches for years and tried various medicines. As soon as I would find one then they took it off the market… So a friend had me try this one and it worked! And it was easier to get. My doctor prescribed them for me and it’s a pain because my insurance won’t dispense them through my mail order on a regular basis, but I can get them filled by calling the doctors office and picking them up at the local pharmacist. Definitely get the pill not the capsule! So insurance will pay for most of it. The medicine itself works so well to relieve my symptoms of nausea and pain relief with just a mild sedative feeling of relaxation so I can still work. I am so grateful for this medicine"

• Kelly...
• April 10, 2017

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I've been getting terrible migraines for almost 20 years now. I currently take Topsmax to prevent them. When I was younger, I was prescribed Fioricet for the pain and never thought it worked very well. I switched to imitrex, which worked miracles and now take Maxalt Melt, the orally disintegrating tablets, which are also a -triptan medication. It is the only type of med to get rid of my migraines. Just tried fioricet again in a pinch and didn't do anything! Tramadol does not work either."

• Nanny...
• January 23, 2012

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "It is the best medicine for headaches caused by TMJ and degenerative disc diease. I usually never have to take the secound dose. I did at first but now I don't. Don't take it everyday only as needed. Works good for leg aches also."

• Sheryl
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 3, 2023

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) "I have been prescribed fiorcet for the past thirty years and it is the only prescription medication that works at taking my migraines away better then any other drug I've taken for them. And I don't have any side effects listed. It isn't addicting in my case. I've been happy that I was prescribed this so long ago.. I just pray they don't take it off the market. It is worth the cost. Because it's the only thing that works. I'm soon migraine free very quickly for most of my experiences. I would recommend it to anyone. It also worked for my son who started having migraines at the young age of twelve. He also has had no side effects."

• meg
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2019

For Headache "I was nervous to take this medicine because of some of the reviews. but WOW! it sure works!! I had a tension headache due to being 17 weeks pregnant and this is the only thing the Doctor could prescribe me as Tylenol was not working. I took this medicine at home first to make sure it didn't make me tired. When I got home it kicked in within 15 minutes, and it did not make me tired! I highly recommend this for severe headaches!"

• Anonymous
• May 1, 2010

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I was originally given Fioricet after a spinal tap caused spinal headaches. I have a history of tension type headaches with pain starting at the base of the skull and then radiates upward. This medicine is the ONLY thing that works for me. Trouble is finding a doctor that will listen and give it to me. Doctors pass out Percocet and Vicodin, but seem to hate prescribing this medicine. Frustrating."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2017

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "Was given foricet at E.R. for Tension headache and I suffer from severe anxiety I immediately had tachycardia (fast heart beat) after taking this drug it got rid of my headache but it left me miserable with my anxiety never taking this again"

• Anonymous
• November 19, 2010

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I am a 61 year old female and have tried everything out there for headaches since my late 20's. This is a wonder medication for me. I started using it in my 30's and is the only thing I can use and still function without being down in bed in pain."

• Chris...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2016

For Headache "The Dr. prescribed this to me yesterday. I had a migraine for 3 days straight. I was desperate for relief. I get them often and really hoped to find something for once that would help me. This medicine completely took my migraine away within 20 minutes and no tension in my neck or head! I slept so great that I was ready to get up this morning before 6 which is very unusual for me because I haven't been sleeping well. I am so thankful!"

• Anonymous
• January 23, 2010

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "This is the only medicine I've ever found to actually work on my tension headaches. I have used it about 2 - 3 times a year for a few to several days in a row to knock out my headaches. This is my 'last resort' medication and for great reason - it works. As someone else posted, if this doesn't work, nothing is going to work. I'm so thankful for this medication."

• worki...
• September 15, 2009

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I was getting cluster headaches for about 3 weeks. Went to ER and they gave me a shot of Stadol, but that didn't even take my headache away. Got Fioricet prescription filled next day (today). Haven't had a headache all day."

• Hanna
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 22, 2022

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "For years my migraines were so bad I was experiencing memory loss, I spoke nonsense words and made my home dark. My stress was 15 out of 10. I weighed 115lbs after having 3 children. I looked 50 at 35. I was taking a lot of over the counter medications in my desperation. My pain management doc gave me fioricet. I took 2 onset and 2 after two hours. It was prescribed 1 every six hours but that didn’t help. I was able to finish 6 year university education and took care of my family. I am very efficient in my job and am happy. Even after taking my medicine My body has adjusted and I am able to do my job. After 20 years of suffering my greatest fear is not being able to control my pain. I do continue to look for other alternatives but have found non."

• Emc2nc
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2016

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "I have a constant headache with migraines as well. I use this when my headache gets really bad, and this brings it back to tolerable level and helps me sleep. I only use this as needed. Average less than 3 a week."

• Jessa...
• December 24, 2020

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "To Ann regarding spice headache, they are called thunderclap headaches which means you may have a condition called rcvs. I only suffer from tension headaches and menstrual cramps and menstruation headaches. When I don’t have fioricet during my period, I find orange juice replenished my blood cell count thus dimming the migraines significantly. This medicine helped me for both."

• Nuitd...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 21, 2017

Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) for Headache "Yes...great medicine for migraines. However the barbiturate in this drug can be bad. Before I knew I was bipolar I took this medicine. It made me go mentally insane for about a week out of the month. Something in my brain did not like it."