Butalbital Substitute

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I was previously taking Butalbital Compund 50-325-40 twice a day for about 4 years for tension headaches. My doctor now has started me on Nortriptyline and no more Butalbital.

Anyone else with tension headaches who had to make this switch and did Nortriptyline really help?

Vince P

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Hello, Vince! How are you?

Yes, everyone is having to make a switch.

As to whether or not Nortriptyline will work, the only way to find out is to try it and see. These medications do help some people that suffer migraines and tension headaches, so you may experience good results with it.

Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does anyone know why they have discontinued the Butalbital compound ( Fiorinal) tablets? I have taken this for migraines and tension headaches and it is the only medication that works for me. For some reason the capsules do not work. Is there a substitute that might work as well?

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Yea and nortriptilinebhas all kind of side effects,if possible I would switch back,unless you where getting addicted or something even then find something else,does not work

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