Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine for Pain User Reviews

• MNm...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 22, 2012

Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine "I have been prescribed Fiorinal for the past 20 years, and as many others have stated, it is indeed a miracle. NOTHING else works as well (if at all) as Fiorinal. It is unfortunate that so many physicians are reluctant to prescribe it, always citing their fear of addiction. While there is most definitely a dependence that can result, it should not (in my opinion) be lumped into the abused substances category for those of us who use it according to our doctor's prescription."

• ara...
• April 18, 2008

Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine "I have had migraines my whole life, and I am happy with the combination I am on now of Fiorinal and daily 100 mg Topamax. I can't handle more than 100 mg (50 mg twice a day) of the Topamax without unwanted side effects. 100 mg of Topamax is not enough to keep me headache-free. It only cuts down on the headaches and makes them not so intense-instead of 9s and 10s, I get 7s and 8s. Fiorinal knocks the headaches right out. If I catch it in time, I only need to take 1, but if it's a really bad one, I take 2 and lie down. It has worked great for my tension-cluster migraines."

• Liz...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 7, 2019

Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine "Have taken Fiorinal in capsule form for over 30 years. Originally to stop migraines and relief from chronic headaches. After doctors trying all types of meds, including beta blockers and antidepressants, a pain specialist had me take it 4x a day to help prevent and treat headaches. 8 years ago, I developed carpal tunnel, tendonitis, and bilateral neuropathy. Multiple surgeries failed, and I can't take steroid shots. I didn't realize it, but the Fiorinal has been really muting the pain in my arms, wrists, and hands. Recent blood tests showed kidney issues, and because of the aspirin, they told me to stop the Fiorinal until they can determine the cause. My pain in my hands, wrists, and arms has tripled without the Fiorinal. On Medicare, it is not covered. 90 pills is almost $100. I use a pharmacy discount card, which makes it $67."

• cin...
• March 26, 2015

Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine "I have taken Fiorinal since I was 19, and I am 56 now, and it has helped not only with severe tension headaches but with toothaches, strep throat, and other pain over the years, and I recommend it to anybody suffering from headaches."

• Sen...
• June 23, 2020

Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine "I’ve used Fiorinal with codeine for 49 years, and it’s the only pain relief medication that works for me. I have multiple issues, severe back pain, it reduces pain so I function but doesn’t make it go completely away. In the past, the issues worked completely. I take it at the onset of pain, if I wait too long, pain is harder to control. I thought it only came in a capsule, then I got it in tablet form once, and the tablet didn’t work as well and yet should be the same. In the past, I was given a generic which did not work, the past 5-6 years the generic is working. It used to cost me over $800/month, but with generic, the price is about $400. My plan covers 80%. I have tried other medications every time a new one comes on the market with no success. This is a drug that does need constant monitoring, but it does work. Recent kidney tests have been good for me, so it hasn’t affected that with long-term use."

• Mrs...
• May 30, 2014

Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine "I have taken this off and on for headaches/migraines over the past ten years, going months between needing it. It was not addictive even when taken daily for several months because of hormonally aggregated headaches, but provided substantial relief versus over-the-counter meds."

• T-b...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 6, 2018

Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine "Although it is my go-to immediately upon rising because I already have pain. It helps until mid-morning, then another dose does little or nothing some days. I have to find something else in this family of drugs. I have been on it for 8 years. Maybe it's just not as effective as at first."

• jom...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 14, 2014

"I've used this for some time now, and it always stops my headaches and back pain."

• Anonymous
• April 29, 2008

"This is the only medication that will knock out my tension headaches, neck, and back tension. It's important that I take it on the onset. Truly a miracle tension headache medication for me."