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Fioricet Prescription, Fioricet Side Effects
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer better understood as the generic name of the brand medication available in the market as fioricet. This medication is generally used to treat tension headaches and migraine headaches of extreme density. This medication is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision. Take this drug only for as long as it is prescribed, in the amounts it is prescribed, and no more frequently than prescribed. There are no extra charges for getting a fioricet Prescription.
Important points of information
This medication is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision of a physician or a pharmacist. Make sure to complete your treatment as per the prescribed time period. Mentioned fellow is the complete information about the various aspects of this medication:
- Do not take fioricet without first talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease. You may not be able to take fioricet, or you may require a lower dose.
- Do not take fioricet if you have porphyria.
- Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or liver disease.
- You may not be able to take fioricet, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
- This drug combination is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that its effects on an unborn baby are not known. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
- This drug combination passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Fioricet has not been approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age.
Side effects of Fioricet
Like any other painkiller Fioricet also has side effects if not taken as per prescribed guidelines. Here mentioned below is the complete information about the possible side effects of this medication for your reference:
If you experience any of the mentioned below side effects than stop consuming this medication and look for doctors advise.
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- slow, weak breathing;
- liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue);
- blood problems (easy or unusual bleeding or bruising);
- low blood sugar (fatigue, increased hunger or thirst, dizziness, or fainting).
These side effects are very rare and are not likely to occur during proper treatment with acetaminophen and caffeine. If you experience any unusual reactions, stop taking this medicine and seek the advice of your doctor.
Less Serious Side Effects
- drowsiness
- dizziness,, confusion or lightheadedness
- shortness of breath
- dry mouth
- nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or decreased appetite
- tiredness, leg pain, or muscle weakness
- agitation, irritability, nervousness, anxiety or excitability
- rash or itching
- feeling of intoxication
- headache
- constipation.
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