Fioricet medicine, lasting time?

How long does the effects last, about how many hours?

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4-6 hours.
by: Avery Jane
on: 20th May 11

Can i get discharged for migraines in the air force?

I am in Security Force’s and the migraines do cause me to feel dizzy and nausea.

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I would keep it on the DL unless it impairs your ability to do your job. If this is the case, you may be medically discharged.
by:
on: 21st October 09

what is fioricet & what is it for?

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if memory serves, its a barbiturate and is used for pain like headaches. Barbiturates are much more dangerous than benzodiazapines (tranquillizers also)
by:
on: 4th November 11

I have chronic migraines and the cause is unknown, what do i do?

Yes, my girlfriend suffers from chrnoic migraines which come about just about every day. Problem is when she got a analysis, they couldn’t find anything wrong w/ her. No tumors, etc.. But she gets the headaches nevertheless. I wanted to know if there was any way to calm/remove the migraines, or just look more into what the cause could really be. Any useful information would be very much appreciated as soon as possible. Thank you for your time.

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so obviously they have done the CT and MRI scans. did they check her spinal alignment, that can cuase it, or it could be what they hought i had. its caled cluster headaches, and they cant really test fr it except by putting you on meds and seeing if they help.
mine turned out i needed glasses, but they wee migranes i was geting, so maybe get her eyes checked.
um.. obviously you are seeing a doc.
give them a undown of her general diet, stress levels, previous family medical contitions, and all that usual stuff, ask about clusters, have the spine checked.
thats the best advice i can give.
as for traeting them, cool water to drink, quiet dark room, and try nurofen migrane. doesnt do much, but takes the edge off a little bit.
some people can use those stripps you put over your head, but the last thing you want to do with a migrane is to muck around with cutting the damn things, so best for quiet, water and sleep.

oh and also make sure your GF drinks enough during the day. you can get shockers from dehydration, and they get serious

hope this helps
by: evelyn_swartz
on: 30th June 08

what is fioricet? is it medicine ?

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Fioricet and Esgic is made from a combination of butalbital (a barbiturate, 50 mg), acetaminophen (325 mg), and caffeine (40 mg). They are indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. Although not indicated, they are commonly used to treat migraines and other pain related ailments. Note that Fioricet (and some other pain medications) are implicated as causing repeat headaches with over-use (see NYT citation below)
by: shane_love
on: 16th August 11

Is fioricet addictive?

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Foricet is a Class lll controlled drug….butalbital. It is addictive if taken over a long period of time. I use it for migraines.
by:
on: 2nd December 08

How often can I take fioricet? When to ask for a refill?

I’ve been getting bad headaches for a while and my neurologist recently prescribed me fioricet (butalbital). He told me to use them as a “rescue medication.” He also gave me propanolol to take everyday. He told me I could take up to 3 a day. I got a bottle of 60 that says 20 day supply. I dont think he meant for me to take them every day.

I took me a while to find something that actually helps my headaches and I dont want to mess it up. So when do you think it would be okay to call him for a refill?

Thanks!

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by:
on: 1st January 70

I took a prescrption Fioricet this AM. Will Butalbital show in drug screen with code “35105N SAP 5-50 W/NIT”?

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yes just about anything will show up on a drug screen
by: edbdab
on: 1st August 07

Anyone taking verapamil for migraines and high blood pressure?

Please tell me any side effects you have because of this medication. I have just been prescribed this med for migraines, every day headaches, and high blood pressure.

Thankyou

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I have never taken these medications but am writing to include the link to a site that may help you find more information and experiences. The link is at: http://www.WebMD.com (they have a Pain and Pain Management messageboard on there as well)
by: sokokl
on: 18th February 10

What are some natural remedy’s for stress related migraines?

I am looking for some natural remedy’s to treat stress/anxiety related migraines. Its mainly for a man who has little free time so things like a yoga class would be out… but has anyone tried tea’s or supplements or things of that nature that could be helpful? He’s trying to manage them without the use of medication but they are severe enough he is losing vision and vomiting. Been to a Dr. but he just says they are stress related.

Thanks!

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you can try chamomile tea and a hobby that takes focus. if the migraines are causing neurological symptoms though, you need a second opinion. and if the second opinion is the same, then forget wasting time and take the meds. vomiting only makes it worse b/c of all the excess pressure
by: audreyanddj
on: 31st December 10