Fioricet
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Video Description:A pharmacist explains how Fioricet treats chronic tension headaches.
Transcript:Fioricet is the brand name for the compound that contains acetaminophen, caffeine, and butalbital, which is a barbiturate. The compound was approved by the FDA in 1984. Butalbital with acetaminophen and caffeine is available only with a prescription, both as a generic drug and under the brand name Fioricet. Butalbital is a member of the barbiturate family. Here’s how butalbital works: GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter found in the brain. When butalbital enters the brain, it binds to a receptor on the GABA transmitter, increasing inhibition and creating a relaxing effect. When butalbital is combined with caffeine and acetaminophen—which relieves pain—it forms a compound that is used to treat chronic tension headaches. Fioricet is taken orally in capsule or tablet form. Each dose contains fifty milligrams of butalbital, five-hundred milligrams of acetaminophen and forty milligrams of caffeine.This medication should be taken with a full glass of water. Because butalbital can be addictive, it is important not to take this compound more than two days per week. The most common side effects of butalbital include drowsiness, dizziness and shortness of breath, but you should ask your doctor for a complete list.Also, be sure to tell your physician immediately if you experience an allergic reaction, yellowing skin or any other significant changes. Butalbital with acetaminophen and caffeine should not be taken in conjunction with alcohol or other sedatives. Additionally, use caffeine and acetaminophen products sparingly to avoid an overdose. Ask your doctor for a full list of medications and conditions that should not be combined with this compound. Fioricet can be helpful for patients who suffer from tension headaches. However, the medication should always be used under the direct care of a physician. Please ask for and review all of the information provided by your doctor before taking this medications. The information in this video is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise of your physician. Always consult your doctor before using this drug.
Category:Prescription Drugs/Other Narcotics & Painkillers
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