But Apap Caf Side Effects

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I AM CARRING A 5MONTHS OLD PREGNANT AND I AM HAVING HEADACHE ON A SIDE OF MY HEAD SERRIOUSLY, BUT I WAS PRESCRIBED A BUT/APAP/CAF EVERY TWO HOURS, PLS I WANT TO KNOW IF IS NOT GOING TO HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECT ON MY PREGNANCY, THANKS.

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Hi Temmy - The drug you are referring to contains the active ingredients Acetaminophen (APAP) + Butalbital + Caffeine. A common brand name of this medication is called Fioricet. It is most commonly prescribe to treat bad tension headaches.

This drug belongs in pregnancy category C, which states "Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks." This basically means that your doctor should have assessed your medical history to ensure yours and your baby's safety while taking this medication.

Definitely report any side effects which you experience back to your doctor, including:

- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Intoxicated feeling
- Light-headedness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sedation
- Substance dependence
- Shortness of breath
- Abdominal pain
- Skin rash * urgent
- Itching * urgent
- Difficulty breathing * urgent

You can read more about this medication at:
https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Acetaminophen+%2B+Butalbital+%2B+Caffeine/­

and also at:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000016/

Hope this helps and good luck!

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I take Vicodin 7.5-750 for my severe back pain and was now prescribed Firoicet for migranes. Is it OK to take these two drugs together?

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