Generic Name: Fioricet with Codeine (acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine-codeine)
Fioricet with Codeine Reviews
For Headache "My headaches have been a true mix of both tension/migraine. I cannot tolerate triptans, due to heart and blood pressure issues. I could not function without this medicine when I have a bad headache that can keep me in bed for days. One warning, as I've been on and off these for 20 plus years - and you will build up a tolerance and risk of rebounds - so take early when you feel one coming on, so as not to need more during the day."
For Headache "Suffered from migraines for 14 years, trying dozens of over-the-counter and scripts. I ended up in the ER because I had a migraine for a month straight, day and night. I was told that day I have a tumor in my brain. I had to see a neurologist for my tumor, and he prescribed them to me. It is a wonder pill for me. It has been 4 years now, I only get a migraine once in a while. It gave me my life back. I am a mother of 3 and recommend it to every single person I meet who suffers from migraines so that they can have their lives back as well."
For Headache "Listen. I have suffered with migraines for 40 years. MSG is a big trigger, and so is smoke, stress, chemicals like insecticide, exhaust from a car, broken sleep, and many others. I don’t get vision disturbance, just headaches. I take Maxalt, but it doesn’t always work if I don’t catch it early enough. I’ve taken Fioricet with and without codeine. Both relieve the pain, but it takes 4 non-codeine pills to do the same job as one or two with codeine. Because of all of the overdoses and news about our epidemic/crisis, doctors don’t want to write them anymore. I get the addictive nature of the drugs, but they do work well when they are used sparingly. I just want the pain to stop. Fioricet works."
For Headache "It really helped me out. I used to be on the regular Fioricet, and then my migraines got worse, and the doctor changed me to the Fioricet with codeine. I like this one much better, however, it gives me a strange feeling after about 30 minutes. It's not a bad feeling, but it's waaawaaa is the best description. It helps control my migraines, though. I don't have many side effects except constipation."
For Headache "This drug is amazing! Within minutes, my migraine went down and it took the pressure off my eyes! I'm so amazed by this! I have also arthritis, and it also helped me take some pressure off my back. It's a blue and yellow capsule. It has 30 mg of codeine in it, I believe. I was dying all day, literally, with this migraine. I couldn't move, or it was worse. I went to my pain management doctor for a refill on another medicine, and I told him about this migraine, and he did a great job of taking good care of me! Thank you."
For Headache "I suffered chronic migraines from allergies to environmental factors, for which nobody seemed to want to give me anything. OTC drugs were useless. Imitrex was a lifesaver. I was the first one in line when the shot to the leg was invented, but it seemed a little radical for the everyday 8-10s. Then one doctor gave me Fioricet with codeine. It worked. At last, a drug that worked. When I returned for more, he told me I couldn't have it because it worked too well. Is this not a stupid society? Fifteen years of pain and suffering through work and kids' events, and when I find something that works, I am told I can't have it because it works."
For Headache "This medication is wonderful for patients who cannot tolerate triptans. I had a terrible cardiac reaction to Relpax years ago and spent a night in the hospital being monitored. I am a healthy, young woman, so this experience was horrifying, and I was very afraid that I would never find relief for my migraines. My neurologist prescribed this medication along with starting Botox treatments. She was right on the money with this treatment plan! My headaches have become less frequent and far less severe, and with the addition of Fioricet with codeine, I can easily treat my migraines with minimum intrusion into my busy life."
For Headache "It works very well...for 3 hrs., which is too bad. Please take as directed. If not, you'll run out early. Believe me, you'll be sorry when you're in pain and realize you've run out. It's very tempting to take more when you're in pain, but DO NOT DO IT!"
For Headache "This med is a miracle and life saver. I suffered for years with headaches. Nothing worked until this. It works quickly with no side affects. Doctors usually push the newer headache drugs tho, and I don’t know why, when this works the best."
For Headache "I am surprised that a pain management specialist would give this drug as a first choice. The entire Triptan line starting with the first drug exclusively for migraine headaches, Imitrex, is available for migraine headaches. Any Triptan that is administered and results are felt within 15-20 minutes, also prove that the headache is a migraine. Headache epidemiology is quite complex and the migraine may be masking a tension headache or vice versa. Fioricet with codeine has a place in tension headaches, but not really in most true migraines. I take this drug, or another like it, after I take Maxalt (one of the triptan drugs), if there is still pain left after the Maxalt has relieved the migraine aspect of the headache. In that case it is a 10."
For Headache "As long as it’s taken only when needed it is wonderful! The only thing that really helps my migraine/neck aches (often these will trigger the former). Taken over 10 years only when I sense I need it. Pray really helps too if desperate to get rid of it."
For Headache "This is the one thing I tried that actually enhanced my life. The headache finally went away and I got on with my life to enjoy my children."
For Headache "I have had migraine headaches for years now. And this is the only pill that has helped. I would really recommend this to anyone."
For Headache "For breakthrough migraine pain, it's the only thing that's effective for me. Always take Imitrex ASAP, but Fioricet #3 does the trick for me with no negative side effects."
For Headache "So far, this is one of the best medications that I have tried for my headaches."
For Headache "Best ever. I can't take if I'm going to work however, as it makes it difficult to concentrate."
For Headache "I have had bad headaches for about 20 yrs. I have taken Migraine medications ( no luck ) I was finally diagnosed having tension combination migraines fioricet # 3 or fiorinal #3 have worked the best."
For Headache "Works outstanding for my migraines."
For Headache "My insurance wouldn't cover this medication but it's not very expensive,... And it works wonders. Worth it for sure!"
"I found that while this medicine does relieve some of the pressure the migraine is still there. It also makes me nauseated."
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