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Migraines - Advice about a medication?

I'm really feeling nauseated & dizzy. Could that be a side effect of Fioricet. It usually helps with my migraine pressure. I'm trying to get an appt with a Neurologist to find out exactly what's going on with my headaches. I'm hoping I can find relief because I have really... read more

Fioricet - Why won't my doctor prescribe Floricet?

I have daily headaches but no doctors I have seen will give me a prescription. My pain specialist just wants to give me medial branch blocks or steroid shots in my head and a med called baclofen. None of these work. They say it is cervicogenic headaches neck origin but I know it is also stress... read more

Trying to get off Fioricet?

I’ve made up my mind that I want to completely come off Fioricet- I’ve been on it for 3-4 years taking 2-3 a day. I’m scared to death of doing this due to withdrawal effects. I’ve never been addicted to anything but I feel it’s time to cut this drug all together. Any... read more

What is a good alternative pain killer to Darvocet N?

My mother was taking Darvocet N 100 for years, she is 79; she takes several other meds. Dr. has tried Tramadol did not work, he now put her on Fioricet and she is experiencing alot of side affects. What is a good replacement pain killer, she needs something for pain in her legs do to P.A.D.?... read more

Is it ok to crush fioricet in order to take it?

In order to use this I have to crush my meds to swallow them

Can I break open a capsule of Fioricet and swallow the powder?

I can’t swallow capsules. I asked my doctor to write the generic which is tablet and much easier to take. But I don’t want to waste this whole other prescription of Fioricet unless I can open the capsules and take them like that?

Does Fioricet come in I.V. form instead of tablets?

Does gabapentin help with tapering Fioricet?

I have taken for about a year Fioricet for headaches. When I try to lower the dose I get terrible anxiety, headache, and an upset stomach. I have taken gabapentin for about 5 years. 400mg at night. I found that if I increase the dose of gabapentin I don't get the anxiety. I am now on 800mg. I... read more

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