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Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine and Addiction: What Users Say

Brand names: Fioricet, Phrenilin Forte Vtol LQ Vanatol LQ Anolor 300 Zebutal Vanatol S Capacet

Addiction: mentioned by 4 users (1.5%)

Based on user experiences from 260 Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 6.2%
drowsiness 3.8%
nausea 3.1%
anxiety 2.3%
sleepy 1.9%
addiction 1.5%
dizziness 1.5%
allergic reaction 1.2%
lightheadedness 1.2%
migraine 1.2%

Reviews for Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • PAP...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 18, 2016

For Headache "Excellent for migraines! Tried many other drugs...none worked as well! Also helps with lethargy and concentration. I wouldn't recommend taking this medicine daily. Only as needed...highly addictive...and causes major rebound headaches...also withdrawal can be severe."

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  • March 16, 2016

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine for Headache "This pill definitely took away my tension headaches, but I did notice I was wanting to use it and started to use it even though I had no headache. I went back and got a refill from my doctor. When I ran out again and went back for my follow-up, she asked if I needed it filled. I declined, knowing I was going to use it just to use it. I did find it to be addictive."

10 / 10
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  • Mig...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 25, 2017

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."

1 / 10
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  • 121...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • September 21, 2016

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine for Headache "I have been taking this medicine for about a year and a half, and it works wonders, but I have concerns my body is getting addicted to it. Is this possible?"

10 / 10
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