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Reviews for acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine systemic to treat Headache
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Esgic-Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I had a migraine for over 2 weeks and tried everything. My doctor gave me this yesterday. Awesome, headache gone!
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Esgic (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): Amazing. My doctor prescribed this with Phenergan to help with the nausea. Usually just half of each pill will stop an oncoming migraine in its tracks. If it's bad, I take the other half a little later.
It's cheap and effective and the only side effect I've noticed, drowsiness, is pretty benign as side effects go, especially compared to most migraine medicines.
Can't ask for better than that.
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Esgic (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): One Esgic tablet gets rid of my Migraine. I highly recommend it as it doesn't have any other affects on me such as feeling drowsy or hyper. Also the written side effects seem to be minimal. I take it when I can't function and unable to tolerate bright lights or noise. It does not impair my ability to drive.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): 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.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I have had almost daily headaches since I was 15. I am now 43. I would not have believed such a simple medication would have worked so well.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I have brain tumors and Fioricet works wonders. It makes the pain go away in about an hour. I couldn't live without this wonder drug.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): Works great but it does make me sleepy at first. I have found that I only have to take it once and my headache is gone for the rest of the day!
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Dolgic Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I used this medicine and it works great but initially it causes nausea and is very hard on your stomach. My stomach felt "queezy" after ingestion but the feeling was temporary. The pain relief was immediate.
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Dolgic Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): While under this medication I have experienced very weird side effects including the fact that I "sleep dial". By which I mean I dial my phone and call people in my sleep. Weird, and it only happens when I take the pill before bed.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I have been a suffering from migraine headaches for 20 years. I've tried EVERYTHING. My experience has shown if you take 2 tablets of Fioricet at the onset of one, you will do yourself a huge favor. It works. It may not eliminate your migraine but it will make it tolerable and less severe. Like others above, you have to be careful about how much you do take. I've found if I had a bad headache and have taken several pills, I have to then ween myself off of it by taking one pill every 4 hours over the next day or so to prevent a rebound headache. If you take many of these to relieve a headache, I recommend taking a few when your headache is gone to prevent a rebound. I make sure I carry my Fioricet with me at all times.
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Dolgic Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I've had horrible migraines since I was still in high school so I finally went and saw a neurologist and after running several tests and experimenting with several different medications, DolgicPlus was the only one that relieved my migraine within 10 minutes. I did not experience any side effects whatsoever. I was finally able to just go about doing what I needed to do for the rest of the day.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): Have been using this drug for about 16 years now. No other migraine medicine compares to it. Have recommended it to several other migraine sufferers. In turn they have called their doctors and now they are on it. They have had the same luck I have.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): 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.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): For the first six months it worked great but now it doesn't relieve my headaches at all. In fact the only thing it does is gives me insomnia.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I have tried just about every option available and this medication has been the only one to truly relieve my headache AND allow me to feel "normal" so that I am able to function.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): It is the only medicine that I have found to work on my headaches and believe me I have tried so many different ones over the years.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): 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.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): 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.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I've had headaches since early childood and I swear I tried everything; OTC medicines, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, different diets, physical therapy, ultrasound. Finally after seeing a million doctors, including two neurologists and a pain specialist, I moved to a new state and started seeing a Physician's Assistant, who prescribed me Fioricet. What a diffrence in my life. My headaches go away within an hour or so now, instead of just "waiting it out" for 3 to 6 days. I would tell anyone with TMJ and/or tension headaches to try this. It works best if you take it as soon as you feel a headache coming on. I too tried to use it as a last resort, but I have learned that it's not worth the suffering.
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acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine: This medicine is a lifesaver! I have TMJ moderately severe, sinusitis frequently, and also am an anxious person. I had a headache for 3 days after working out strenuously at the gym (probably triggered my TMJ pain). I just took one dose (1 pill of Fioricet) and 20 minutes later, bingo! no headache! Even with jumping up and down, no headache! It's totally amazing and wonderful.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I have been suffering from strong tension headaches since the birth of my second son. Fioricet has been wonderful. Fioricet has taken the pain away quickly and has allowed me to be a more pleasant parent to my children and a nicer co-worker.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I've learned to 'live' with headaches; often lasting up to four days or more. I was prescribed Fioricet about two years ago and I find it to be a relief not to have to 'live' with a headache for days anymore. I'm careful about using it and often as a last resort after trying Advil and the like. Therefore I don't find it habit forming for me. It is an absolute relief drug.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I used Fioricet for years to not only treat my headaches, but to help with tense aches and pains in my shoulders. It was the only thing that worked and allowed me to continue with my daily routine. I did notice that after taking it for such a long time I experienced some of the withdrawls. I would reccomend taking it but follow how your doctor says to take your dosages even if you think you are starting to have a "headache" it might just be a rebound reaction.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): 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.
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Esgic-Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): This medicine is wonderful! I had the worse headache I had ever had and this medicine knocked it right out. 2 of the pills made me very sleepy but no headache!
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I have terrible headaches due to sinus problems and I have found that this medicine is a blessing and I take it when needed.
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Esgic-Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I think Esgic-Plus is a life saver. I get bad headaches, and thanks to this pill, it is gone in minutes.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I suffer from TMJ syndrome and sinusitis. I have recurring headaches. I have taken this drug on/off for 12 years. I am allergic to a lot of meds, so it's been well-suited for me. I do know it is habit forming, as if I have to take it for several days, I do have some withdrawl symptoms.
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): this medication has been used as an as needed pain reliever. This is the only medication that works for my type of headaches.
This has been a wonder drug in my treatment with head pain.
Thank you Dr. Z
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Fioricet (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): it made the pain go away but i then had to deal with the side effects that either came with the headache or from the meds but at least the pain was gone
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Dolgic Plus (acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine): I have severe migraines and sometimes can't afford Imitrex which is the only medication that helps me. I was given this medication as a sample. It seemed to help some but not enough. I am taking the second after waiting 3 hours. I hope it helps this time.
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acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine: Works well for my TMJD, and severe head pain. I take two pills every 8 hours as needed for pain, and Tylenol Arthritis and Elavil 75mg for Fibromyalgia. Seems to be doing it's job.
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