Migraine / Tension Headache Forums

52 year old male. Never diagnosed with Covid. For a week I've been extremely fatigued in the morning accompanied with terrible pain, stiffness, and the worst headache pain I've ever had above my right eye. Extremely fatigued until the pain lessens. Happens twice at about 2 am and 10 am, lasts about an hour then slowly the pain is gone. But these actions repeated the following day at 3pm and 6pm. Fine now on the third day. Any ideas? Sound familiar? ## What you are describing sounds very much like a cluster headache. I would certainly go in for a check-up. "Cluster headaches, which occur in cyclical patterns or cluster periods, are one of the most painful types of headache. A cluster headache commonly awakens you in the middle of the night with intense pain in or around one e...

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I was given this to help with headaches but am also on tramadol and skelaxin so I dont really know if it helped or not. Has anyone else been prescribed it for this reason, what kind of effects did it have? ## yes i was given this for my migraines and it helped tons. the skelaxin and tramedol didnt really help at all. i need to find a dr here that will prescribe them again for me as i moved from one state to another. side affects, sleepy but not to the point of nodding off in my plate lol. did get rid of my headache and helped me sleep. now if you know of a dr in texas that will see me cheap as i have no ins. then youll be a life saver. thanks ## Yes I have been on this medicine for about 5 years now bc nothing else has ever worked besides this medicine and Staydol nasal spray. But I jus...

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I live in the Richmond Ky area. Just moved here a few years ago and since I cannot get fioricet online anymore for my headaches and fibromyalgia pain, am having extreme trouble finding a dr willing to prescribe. Does anyone have a dr willing to prescribe it anywhere in the Lexington, Richmond or Irvine area? I have no life dealing with the pain without them. ## Hello, SuzyQ! How are you? Well, it does contain the barbiturate Butalbital, which has sometimes been abused, so this medication is usually only prescribed as a last resort, when other options have failed. Additionally, if you go to a doctor and ask for a specific medication, they are taught to see that as being drug seeking behavior, so they will always be very reluctant to prescribe it. This medication may cause side effects, s...

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My doctor just told me that they are no longer going to produce this medication? Even the generic!? Is this true? Has anyone heard anything?? I have not been able to find any information on this. ## -325-40... My doctor said that this medication is being discontinued... Does anyone know anything? ## No it's not being discontinued. Absolutely not that I know of ## Just to add, I have not seen any official announcements from the FDA or manufacturer of Fioricet suggesting that it might be discontinued. That said, I'd really start questioning your doctor's motives for telling you it was being pulled off the shelves. Maybe s/he just didn't want to write for it anymore and that was their passive way of getting let off the hook, so to speak? Nevertheless, it sounds like a new d...

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I am 48 have been married 31 years. Have been physically and emotionally stressed out. Been having marital problems trying to work out. Have a teenage precious son with Add and other disorders. I have been taking Fioricett, and I find myself running out of them earlier than before due to be refilled. I am having more muscle tension headaches, and this is all that will relax the muscles to prevent it going into a migraine. My dr. prescribes 3 a day, I find myself taking 4 a day a lot not sure how to ask the Dr. if he could change the dosage? Please answer? ## It is normal for your body to get used to a medication, when you've been taking it for awhile, and for you to eventually need a dosage adjustment, or a switch to a different medication, and your doctor is aware of this informati...

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Hi I'm addicted to stilpyn tablets. I'm afraid of going through the withdrawal symptoms. Is there a pill I can take to help me? ## I am a migraine sufferer. I take up to 10 Stilpyn tabs a day if not more coz 100 finishes in 1 week. How do I stop? Without enduring withdrawel symptoms, I tried several times but I cant ## I'm very sorry about the situation you are both in, however, I don't know what is available for you where you live. Both of you should consult your doctors for help with this problem. They can help you find a way to taper off of it, while minimizing the withdrawal symptoms. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## Ivuse too many stilpaine What can I use instead to calm me down?

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I have chronic leg pain and suffer from severe daily migraines. I use narcotic meds to treat both and see my primary care provider monthly to follow up. I am getting ready to undergo surgery with a specialist and will require a narcotic not as strong to help me get through for a few days. Can I legally get this filled in North Carolina with the new laws? ## The best person to ask is probably your regular pharmacist. They are used to answering such questions for customers, so there shouldn't be a problem if you speak to them in person to ask. Most state controlled substance laws do contain special exception rules to allow for issues like this, which would be a temporary dosage adjustment, but your pharmacist will be able to provide you with more specific details relevant to NC. The F...

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I had read that West Ward fioricet was off the market. This medicine helped so much with my headaches. Can you please tell me if the West Ward fioricet will be available soon? ## Hi tam213, According to the drug's main webpage, Fioricet products containing 325 mgs of acetaminophen have in-fact been discontinued. New formulations of Fioricet & Fioricet w/ Codeine reportedly contain 300 mgs of acetaminophen per capsule to meet the FDA's safety guidelines surrounding acetaminophen dosing limitations. I'm not sure when it's supposed to be back on the shelves, if it's not already. But I would suggest contacting West-Ward Pharmaceuticals directly for additional details at: Recall Inquiries: [email protected] Customer Service Inquiries: [email protected]

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I have been on Fiorinal w Codeine and Fioricet as well as Valium for Sleep. I have 3 herniated disks in my back, Scloroisis, Nerve Damage in my left leg and Chronic Migraines. No Doctors in Rhode Island will any longer prescribe medication, if they do it is only one medication, I used to get all 3 of my medications for these problems from one Doctor who was my primary until he informed me that he could no longer write those. If anyone know's anyone in Rhode Island Please Help! ## Hello Thank you for your reply. I was wondering if this is just in Rhode Island, becuase I am close to the border of Massachusett's. Perhaps I might be able to find a good Family Physician there? My regular Md, just told me to go to see a pain Specialist and that they have alternative ways of managing p...

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I have been taking Methysergide (Deseril) for 14 years as a preventative for migraines. It is the ONLY drug which works for me and I am devastated by the news that it has been discontinued. I am keen to try to find a source for some even if it is only to get me over the next 8-9 months when I still have to have three weekly infusions of Herceptin for the treatment of breast cancer. Herceptin gives me more headaches as one of its side effects so I really need my Deserils! Can any one help or if not is anyone in the same boat? Maybe not the Herceptin bit! ## Hi Rufabug, Sorry to hear about the headaches you've been experiencing lately. While it is true that the manufacturer Novartis withdrew it from the U.S. market after taking over Sandoz, I'm not sure what the case might be rega...

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One Dr I was going to said one 2 times a day, I have to take 2 to get rid of a headache. Then if i run out to soon they won't give me anymore . So then I am out to soon. Even though I have told them 1 doesn't work good enough. I have even gone to the same office and seen a different dr who said they wouldn't give them to me. What is the big deal ? If you finally find something that works stay with it. ## Lora, I understand completely. I think they are concerned about rebound headaches if they are taken too often. Also, some neurologists don't like to prescribe anything for pain, and just rely on preventatives and triptans. I had my best quality of life with migraine with my first neurologist who prescribed Inderal as a preventative and 100 Fioricet/month. I never abused ...

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Can sumatriptin succinate 25mg, generic for imitrex, show up as a positive benzo on a drug test for a patient who is on Suboxone? ## No, neither Imitrex, nor the generic Sumatriptan are listed as being known to cause false positives for Benzodiazepines. Learn more Imitrex details here. Were you taking anything else, even over the counter products? ## not to misled anyone bc i am not a dr but i am taking imitrex myself and also had a positive test for benzos and i know i havent taken any.... ## what would show up on a hair follicle test if im taking sumatriptan succ., ketorolac and had morphine in the ER? ## I have had Imitrex show up on drug screens too ## What drugs can make you positive for soboxone.I never took the drug before. ## I am also on imitrex shot. same problems. very frustr...

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Getting contradicting info. White oblong TCL 370. One site says Percocet one site says Excedrin. ## The tablet inscribed TCL 370 is an over the counter headache medicine which contains a combination of Acetaminophen, Aspirin, and Caffeine (generic for Excedrin migraine, NDC 36800-283 among others). Inactive Ingredients: - Carnauba Wax - Silicon Dioxide - Hypromelloses - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Mineral Oil - Povidone - Starch, Pregelatinized Corn - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Corn - Stearic Acid - Titanium Dioxide Source: DailyMed, Ingredients and Appearance ## TCL 370, white oblong tablet is Acetaminophen 250 mg/Aspirin 250 mg/Caffeine 65 mg. ## Not sure why someone down-voted this person's post. It is the correct information. I have these and yes, the oblong white tablet w...

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Round white pill V on one side 2355 on other side, please ID. ## This tablet contains Acetaminophen 325mgs + Butalbital 50mgs + Caffeine 40mg (NDC 0603-2544); which is used to treat migraine and tension headaches. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Croscarmellose Sodium - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Stearic Acid - Crospovidone - Povidones - Starch, Corn Ref: DailyMed ## none ## i have a round pill that has v on one side and 2355 on the other .What is it? ## answer to round white pill on one side and 2355 on the other ## I would also like to know what V 2355 is. ## I am being told it is fioricet (generic), but have only seen vicodan with the V ## I would like to get the Fioricet generic Butalbital/Acetaminophen/caff tabs V2355 on line. I have used it for he...

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Does anyone know what this pill is? White oblong pill with the number 44334 imprinted. ## Oblong, white caplet pill approximately 3/4 inches long is generic EXCEDRIN. In my case, Walgreens brand Extra Strength Headache Relief. (NDC: 0363-0443) This pill contains: - 250 mg Acetaminophen - 250 mg Asprin - 65 mg Caffeine Inactive ingredients (will vary by manufacturer) - Crospovidone - Hypromelloses - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Polyethylene Glycols - Povidones - Propylene Glycol - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Stearic Acid ## It is the same imprint on Wal Mart's generic Excedrin in the oval pill also. ## yes the pill does have 44 334 on it. I'm just concerned with it interacting with Zpak. ## That white capsule with 44334 on it is also sold at W...

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What is a round white pill marked Watson 3369? ## This tablet contains 325mgs of Acetaminophen, 50mgs Butalbital and 40mgs of Caffeine. This is a generic for Fioricet, commonly used to treat migraine and tension headaches. (NDC 0591-3369) Some of the most common side effects include: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and abdominal pain. Inactive Ingredients: - Crospovidone - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Povidones - Starch, Corn - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed ## Is the pill watson 3369 like a pain killer? Does it give the same effect as vicodin? ## Why does the pill have watson imprinted on the back? ## Aunt b, The Watson imprint on the tablet only represents the name of the particular pharmaceutical manufacturer. Without a drug ID code, the name itself means very little...

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Identify a blue and yellow capsule with imprint watson 3546 ## The capsule being described is an opioid pain reliever which contains Aspirin 50mg + Butalbital 50mg + Caffeine 40mg + Codeine Phosphate 30mg. (NDC 0591-3546). Inactive Ingredients: - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Talc - D&C Yellow No. 10 - Fd&C Blue No. 1 - Fd&C Red No. 3 - Fd&C Yellow No. 6 - Gelatin - Titanium Dioxide - Ferric Oxide Red Source: DailyMed

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I have used Solpadol soluble for many years and now have a loud machine like buzzing in one ear and deafness, at least I think its one ear? This buzz is continuous also I struggle to hear if a group of people are in the same room talking it can also be painfull.Can SOLPADOL SOLUBLE cause Tinnitus?? If there is no medical evidence doctors just dismiss the possibility when asked. Also I have read that Botox could help Tinnitus anyone else read this? Rgds David ## I get this too for exactly the same reasons. Did you ever get to the bottom of it? ## I too have developed a high-pitched hissing in one ear from using solpadol for the last three years. if you stop does it go away or is the damage permanent? I did have hearing damage in the ear before i was using solpadol but this hiss is differ...

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I have a pill also described as a pill for migraine but I do not know what it is other than that and I want to know more. On one side it has an M on top and 512 on bottom with no score separating the two, on the other side it has nothing and no score on that side either. All I read about that is close has scoring on one side, this has no scoring at all and the inscription just as told above. Does any one with migrains know what this is??? Thank you so much for your time! ## There are two white tablets with similar imprints but are two different drugs. One is a round pill with M over S12 (could look like 512). That is Sumatriptan 100 mg used for treating migraines (NDC 0378-5632). From DailyMed: Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Croscarmellose Sodium - Hypromelloses - Lactose M...

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So I've tried just about EVERYTHING ELSE so now I'm posting here for my help!!! Quick backstory I've had Meniere's since I was in middle school (at the time I didn't know it was Meniere's) I remember being curled up in a ball while the nurses room was spinning. It only happened about 5-6 times through out middle school. I also have horrible migraines. Then I went almost a decade with no problems. Then just here n there it would happen then again gone for a decade. Until about 4-5 yrs ago I started to get it bad again. Having to leave work get picked up outside of work cause I can barely walk. Then I'd get home throw up once and go to sleep for a few hours wake up and feel fine!! Until one day I woke up in th ed morning with it and it didn't go away for 3 ...

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