Fiorinal

Fiorinal USES: This medication is a pain reliever and sedative. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and tension headaches.

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Fiorinal Uses This medication is a pain reliever and sedative. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and tension headaches. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Discard if you detect a strong vinegar odor. This means the aspirin in the product has broken down. Photos FIORINAL CODEINE Watson 956 Fiorinal How To Use To prevent upset stomach, take this medication with food or milk. Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it worsens. Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it. Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for an extended period of time, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval. Over time, this drug may not work as well. Consult your doctor if this medication is not relieving the pain sufficiently. If your headache gets worse or if you should get a new headache within one day of starting this medication, call your doctor. Side Effects May cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly rapid or irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, stomach pain, easy bruising or bleeding, black stools, yellowing eyes or skin or dark urine. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of kidney or liver disease, lung/breathing problems, nasal polyps, diabetes, stomach ulcers, blood disorders, a history of drug/alcohol dependence or hypertension (high blood pressure). This combination medication contains aspirin. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or operating machinery. Limit alcohol intake. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Elderly persons are usually more sensitive to the effects of this medication. Use cautiously. Aspirin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this medication. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before you breast-feed. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription medication you may use including "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparin, ticlopidine), NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), birth control pills, steroids (for asthma or other inflammatory conditions), metronidazole, doxycycline, theophylline and medication that can make you drowsy such as drugs for seizures, tranquilizers, other narcotic pain relievers, anti-anxiety drugs, psychiatric medicine and muscle relaxants or certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Also tell your doctor if you take methotrexate; certain drugs for heart rhythm disturbances (e.g., quinidine), diabetes, gout or glaucoma; estrogen, cyclosporine or certain beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol). Aspirin/NSAIDs are ingredients in many over-the-counter products. To prevent an overdose of aspirin/NSAIDs, read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers or cold products to be sure they do not contain these drugs. Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain your over-the-counter products contain aspirin/NSAIDs. This medication contains caffeine. Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication as excessive nervousness and irritability can occur. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 41 Time Taken: Reason: Headache Date: 14 August 2005 Side Effects None Additional Thoughts Seems to work at first, then stops working. It's simply a little bit of asprin, a little bit of caffine, and a little barbituate. It's not rocket science. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 49 Time Taken: 8 years Reason: migraine and tension HX Date: 4 May 2006 Side Effects euphoria, relief Additional Thoughts Works very well in the short term but if you using it daily like I was you will be in rebound territory. I needed intervention to get off this medicine at a headache clinic. Daily Fiorinal/Fioricet use means detox is down the line. Do not use this med for anything more than short term use and no more than 2 or 3 times a week. You WILL suffer from the cycle of rebound headache and be worse off than before. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 21 Time Taken: 1 days Reason: post-surgery pain Date: 25 May 2006 Side Effects Rapid heart beat. Additional Thoughts Don't take it! Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 41 Time Taken: 12 years Reason: Migraine Date: 29 June 2006 Side Effects Sleepiness (the next day). Increased appetite. Additional Thoughts It is the only thing I've taken that has an effect on certain types of headaches. However, it merely reduces the pain for a few hours--it doesn't get rid of the headache completely. As others have mentioned, it loses it's effectiveness and causes rebound headaches if taken too often. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 60 Time Taken: 6 years Reason: Tension Headaches/migraines Date: 29 June 2007 Side Effects No side effects if taken as directed Additional Thoughts It's the only pain med that lets me continue to function daily without missing work due to headaches. I work on a computer and by end of day the tension is unbearable

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