Fioricet for Headache User Reviews (Page 4)

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

"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."

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

"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"

• Ash
• June 27, 2015

"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

"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

"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 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."

• Kelly...
• April 10, 2017

"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

"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."

• Anonymous
• May 1, 2010

"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

"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

"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."

• Anonymous
• January 23, 2010

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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."

• Nancy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 7, 2021

"Chronic daily migraineur since 2004. Fioricet is hit and miss regarding relief. Constant long term struggle trying many, many modalities. However, I think rebound migraines from 4 - 6 pills daily, is contributing to never getting significant sustained relief. I would not recommend using. I hope to eventually end the use of Fioricet."

• Anonymous
• February 8, 2011

"I fell back in 2007 and did a lot of damage to my neck and back. Since then, I've suffered tension headaches that are absolutely debilitating. I have to curl up in a cold, dark, quiet place and wait for them to end, like others, usually between 3-6 days. I've tried everything. Heat, ice, physical therapy, trigger point therapy, visualization, exercise, core strengthening, significant weight loss (100 lbs), relaxation techniques, psychologists, and medication after medication. I had a doctor prescribe Fioricet a couple of months ago. My headaches aren't "cured," but I can definitely function if I have to now. I only take them when I have to though. No withdrawal symptoms yet at all. I do get insomnia though."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 9, 2022

"I accidentally discovered that when I took Fioricet for a migraine my vertigo was gone. I mentioned this to my neurologist and he kept me on it. My primary care doctor continues my prescriptions. Unfortunately my insurance doesn’t cover it and it’s very expensive as I have to take six a day for the last 16 years. Without it I cannot even get out of bed without falling over. I hope they never discontinue this medication, it gave me my life back!"

• Anonymous
• April 18, 2010

"I had Doctor give me Fioricet and told me to come back in 3 weeks to see if it worked for me, and it was the one thing that actually worked. So I went back in 3 weeks and he told me it was not part of a healthy diet and would not give me anymore. So really what was the point of the false hope. I continue to suffer at least 2 days a week from massive headaches. My stomach is gonna fall apart from all the over the counter medicines I take way too much of, for very little relief."

• snoop...
• November 18, 2008

"This is a wonderful drug. It takes the pain away within a few minutes and even if the migraine doesn't go away altogether, the pain isn't as bad as it would be or could be, without some form of medication. Believe me I've tried them all. I am now on Topamax 50mg twice a day, Fioricet and Midrin. "

• Frisby
• January 28, 2011

"Was prescribed Fioricet for my headaches that don't go away with regular means or my Toradol. I've had either woken up with or developed a headache for 2 weeks in a row now. The Fioricet seemed to make the headache abate so I didn't notice it as much the first day I took it but the headache was back the next day. So, it didn't work for me but it does make me not care so much and feel sleepy. As you can see by the other posts here, whether it works or not is a personal thing."

• Byjw
• March 9, 2012

"I'm a migraine sufferer and allergic to the triptans, what is generally prescribed for migraine relief i.e. Imitrex and it's family, so my doctor prescribed Fioricet and it works great for me. I no longer have to rely on Excedrine and taking six of them to find relief. Two Fioricet and I'm typically good to go. The Tylenol content doesn't bother me because I was taking a lot more with the Excedrine. I'm also on 100mg of Topamax twice daily for control which is all I've ever found to work and I've been quite the guinea pig there."

• Anonymous
• April 7, 2023

"I have taken this medication for approximately 25 years. Sometimes I go months without taking it If do not wake up wanting or craving one. The dosage is two every four hours I take one in a 24-hour period. Maybe I am not addicted to this I cannot take NSAIDs Aleve, Tylenol, or any of that I’m allergic to it. Why can’t they just leave the Iris set on my list of medications it’s the only thing that has ever worked beside a strong opiate, and I do not want to take one of those. it works fine for me. It always has. I’ve never had a problem with it. I know Ive been taking it as I said forever everything else I felt like I had to have water. It wasn’t going to go away with the fear that I do not feel like it works for me."