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i always use mia 110 fiorcet.i got white ones w/v 2355. do they work as good b/c i cant teake the blue. im at the point im just going to to get brand name. does anyone know aboutn this quetson v 2355 qand if it works ## The only way to see if it is going to work for you is to actually try them. Medications can affect everyone differently, so what works well for someone else may not work for you and vice-versa. They both contain the same active ingredients, so in theory they should work the same. Are there any other comments or questions? ## they work better to me than the blue ones ## I think the blue ones are very diff than the white ones. It seems as if the blue ones have more caffeine. ## I agree with you, they are not the same, if you have true headaches, true migraines, true cluste...

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Will they be making Fioricet Tablets again? The capsules don't work as well on my pain. ## they haven't stopped, you can get brand name or generic ## I have gotten the brand capsules but are wondering if the Manufacturer will start making the brand tablets again? My Pharmacist says they dont make the tablets anymore. If you've gotten the brand tablets please tell me where you got them. ## @Patricia, Do you know which manufacturer it was who originally produced the tablet form of Fioricet? If you do, I would probably encourage you to contact them directly regarding specific details on the tablet's future availability. If nothing else, perhaps they will be able to recommend a different manufacturer who may already be making these again. Another thought is to have a compoun...

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round, blue with CL on top,then a score mark and 041 underneath the score. The bottle says manufactured by West ward but this is not printed on the pill. I have never encountered a pill without the manufacturer logo on it. ## From what we can discover, these tablets contain Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine, it is used to treat migraine and tension headaches. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. This is a generic for Fioricet and the CL is their logo. ## Do you have a picture that shows this, or where did you find the information that says its fioricet? ## Dawn, there are quite a few resources that enable us to identify prescription tablets. Under federal law they all must have unique imprints to enable their identification and databases are compil...

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Try COSTCO (no memb reqd for phar), or get an AAA membshp AAA membership cost covers the difference on ONE fill for me! Ck AAA website to see which pharmacies are in program. They discount if from the pharm;s cost. I use CVS or Walgreens, and some pharmacies don't discount narcotics, so check first. ## If anyone else is looking for additional ways to save on their prescription, I know MedsChat also offers a very good drug discount card that can reportedly save you anywhere from 15% to 75% off your Rx at most major pharmacies, potentially cutting the cost drastically. You can view more details about it here: Rx Savings Card Just print out that card and take it with you whenever you go to fill your prescription and see what type of discount they can offer you. I haven't used AAA...

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I get severe headaches/ migraines that last for days with NO relief unless I took the blue pills fiorecet with butalbital caffeine AND codiene. After years of taking it and never getting addicted. I never even asked for an increase in strength or frequency! My stupid Dr. decides to stop it and give me massive doses of ibuprophen (advil) saying it would work the same, I reminded him that I had started seeing HIM because nothing otc worked! He said I was having rebound headaches from them. Well, I found out that for me, it was the butalbital that caused the rebound headaches not the codiene which was the only part of that pill combo besides the caffeine that helped. I now have a prescription for straight codiene (codeine sulfate) and it WORKS! I take 1 I don't get drowsy and it takes ...

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My ex told me it was for a migraine. His mom had a prescription for and because we are in a legal battle I need to know what it is before I take it. ## This is a prescription medication so you shouldn't take it if it has not been prescribed for you. It is a generic for Fioricet, containing 325mgs of Acetaminophen, 50mgs of Butalbital and 40mgs of Caffeine. It's most commonly used to treat migraines and tension headaches. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach irritation, nervousness and insomnia. (NDC 46672-053). Inactive Ingredients: - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Croscarmellose Sodium - Crospovidone - Povidones - Silicon Dioxide - Starch, Corn - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed

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Fioricet 50/325/40 TB. Can a person take 4 or 5 at once? What will happen?? ## It contains acetaphetamine which is toxic to your liver in high doses. Also caffeine which can be detrimental in high doses. 4 or 5 is a very bad idea. 2 is the maximum amount one should take for a headache.

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Is there a prescription formulation of butalbital and caffeine WITHOUT the acetaminophen other than Fioinal? ## Hello, John! How are you? No, I'm sorry, but there isn't. The only ones available contain either Acetaminophen or Aspirin. If you require it without either one, if you have a compounding pharmacy nearby, your doctor may be able to prescribe it and have them create it for you. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white, round tablet ## that's a generic fioricet pill 325 mg APAP (acetaminophen), 40 mg caffeine, 50 mg butalbital (barbiturate) the v is commonly mistaken as an initial for vicodin, but it stands for vintage/qualitest, the distributor/manufacturer check for more info ## Is This A Barbiturate, and what is the ingredient that makes it a narcotic? ## There is a barbituate in it that makes it narcotic. ## Have had prescription for years but haven't checked into ingredient that makes it a narcotic! I was under impression that a substance like Valium was in it!

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I deal with chronic headaches as well as occasional migraines, and nothing has seemed to have an effect except vicodin. I was just prescribed fioricet and took one earlier and then another an hour or so later as the dose is 1-2 and the first wasn't effective. Three hours later my headache was just as bad and I took 2 more as I thought taking them an hour apart may have made them less effective.It's been over an hour since then and still no relief, I do maybe feel slightly dizzy and out of it but it's very slight...should I just give up on fioricet and see my doctor again? I'm in college and go to a very difficult school and I'm having a very hard time keeping up with the workload and even getting out of bed and going to class. Any comments or advice would be much app...

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I am taking a 80 mg a day of hydrocodone / Acetaminophen and trying lower down to 40 mg a day to 20 mg a day then 10 mg a day, and 10 every 24 hours without having to have extreme opiate withdrawals, please tell me if I can use fioricet for opiate withdrawals. what do need to know. ## Hello, Will363! How are you? If you're doing a slow taper, your withdrawals should be minimal. How long have you been taking it? How fast of a taper are you doing? It takes at least a week, between each dosage drop, for your body to adjust. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. And no, there is really nothing in the Fioricet to help.

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for stress headaches and migraines ## Hello, Joe! How are you? I'm sorry, but this website does not manufacture, prescribe nor sell any medications or products. It is an information only resource. Did your doctor prescribe this medication? This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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Now that tramadol is considered a narcotic I am trying to find something for my pain that will work similar to tramadol. Any help would b great. ## Hello, Tera! How are you? No, it is not a centrally acting analgesic like Tramadol, that's why it usually only used to treat migraines and tension headaches. Has your doctor made any suggestions? What is causing your pain and what else have you tried? This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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would like toknowtghe price of thge generic fioricet 120 pils and where can i get them. thank you ## Hello, Fran! How are you? I'm sorry, but from what I'm aware of, the tablets are not currently available, only the capsules. Have you asked at your local pharmacy? Common side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, insomnia and irritability.

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My generic Fioricet pill has LCI on one side and 1695 on the other. It is round and blue. Is this a good generic Fioricet pill? The price has increased greatly! For many years I only received a round white pill. I want to make sure my pharmacy is giving me a good quality generic Fioricet pill. ## Hello, Fran! How are you? All generics are good quality. They all have to meet the same quality and efficacy guidelines set by the U.S. FDA. There's really nothing to worry about with any generic you receive from your pharmacy. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, irritability and sedation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is a white tablet with an M on one side and number 970 on the other a generic tablet for Fioricet? ## The pill in description is a combination of Acetaminophen (325 mg) + Butalbital (50 mg) + Caffeine (40 mg). This is most commonly used to treat migraines and tension headaches. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## Have been ordering Fioricet generic from a group called Friendly Pharmacy....has anybody done any business with them and are they legit? ## I asked a question about the generic round blue Fioricet with LCI on one side and 1695 on the other. I wanted to know if the quality of this pill is as good as the round white generic Fioricet. They stated to wait to ...

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Is butalb apap caff 50 325 40 the same as but/apap/caf 50-325-40 mg? ## Yes, from what you've listed the ingredients and dosages are the same. This is a generic for Fioricet and most commonly used to treat migraines. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, insomnia and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is the new formulation of fioricet now class 3. A controlled substance. ## Hello, Mary! How are you? That is what being on Schedule III means, it's been found to have potential for abuse and dependence. The Butalbital in it is a barbiturate. But you do need to understand that most prescription drugs are considered controlled substances. Is there anything else I can help with? ## It is the same except it now has 25 mg of Tylenol less. The ratio of tylenol to the barbituate changed and that is what made it now a controlled substance. It's crazy!

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I have been taking Fioricet for 20 years. Worked extremely well to keep my migraines under control. The generic does not work well at all and I have many more migraines. Where can I purchase the original Fioricet. The quality of my life is not the same and I cannot take most other migraine medications. ## Hello, Janie! How are you? I'm very sorry, but at this time, it is no longer available and I don't have any information on whether or not it will be back on the market in the future. The best suggestion I can make is that you speak to your doctor about trying a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Question: A friend took a generic form of Fioricet for a migraine a few days ago. Then had a massage a few days after that to try to relieve her tension that was causing the headache. Now she has bruises all over her body. Is this a possible side effect of the medication? If so, how serious is it & what does she do? ## Hello, Curious! How are you? If it was several days later, then it likely isn't related to the medication. However, she needs to consult her doctor to be sure, that's the only way she's really going to get a definitive answer. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I get bruises too.

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