I take 2- tabs of a med called Butalb/ Apap /Caff tabs 50 /325 for headaches if the meds have not?

I cannot conceive of a situation where taking extra caffeine with analgesics is a wonderful idea. I would have thought that extra caffeine will just make your headache worse? I guess there is a reason for that formulation however. But caffeine withdrawal can make for headachy people.

I would not take more than what your prescription calls for which taking more than 2 tabs sounds like that is more. And 30 to 45 minutes is not giving the medicine time to work. I often find that just having coffee will calm down my developing migraines. But too much caffeine is not a good thing. As far as adding another pain killer, I would talk to your doctor about what to do. You might be able to also take Maxalt OR Sumatriptan at the same time. Just call your doctor's office and a nurse should get back to you with the answer. That's how my doctors handle it. Good luck.

Rollerman; You do have some good answers, I wanted to say double check and see what the doctor has said on the bottle. If your having regular headaches or Migraines, But I know it's not a lot of Caffeine in these pills it's the generic brand for Esgic or Fioricet and the main thing is you want to be careful about too much Caffeine and also the narcotic Butalbital, And if you get another headache that day or the next try and just drink a soda or cup of coffee and let the caffeine get in you before you reach for these pills the second day. It could just be a rebound. But check your bottle and follow what it says on that never take more than what the doctor says. And most the time it well says start with 2 tablets then take? if it does not ask your doctor so you don't run out too fast or have to take to much. And if it does not say anything give the office a call and talk with the doctor or nurse so you know just how long to wait before taking any more. Have a good day