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Fioricet (Butalbital / Acetaminophen / Caffeine) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Frequently Observed

The most frequently reported adverse reactions are drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and intoxicated feeling.

Infrequently Observed

All adverse events tabulated below are classified as infrequent.

Central Nervous System: headache, shaky feeling, tingling, agitation, fainting, fatigue, heavy eyelids, high energy, hot spells, numbness, sluggishness, seizure. Mental confusion, excitement, or depression can also occur due to intolerance, particularly in elderly or debilitated patients, or due to overdosage of butalbital.

Autonomic Nervous System: dry mouth, hyperhidrosis.

Gastrointestinal: difficulty swallowing, heartburn, flatulence, constipation.

Cardiovascular: tachycardia.

Musculoskeletal: leg pain, muscle fatigue.

Genitourinary: diuresis.

Miscellaneous: pruritus, fever, earache, nasal congestion, tinnitus, euphoria, allergic reactions.

Several cases of dermatological reactions, including toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme, have been reported.

The following adverse drug events may be borne in mind as potential effects of the components of this product. Potential effects of high dosage are listed in the OVERDOSAGE section.

Acetaminophen: allergic reactions, rash, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis.

Caffeine: cardiac stimulation, irritability, tremor, dependence, nephrotoxicity, hyperglycemia.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED FIORICET SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Fioricet. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Fioricet side effects / adverse reactions in 42 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-04

Patient: 42 year old female

Reactions: Agitation, Insomnia, Withdrawal Syndrome, Hallucination

Suspect drug(s):
Fioricet



Possible Fioricet side effects / adverse reactions in 39 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-10-04

Patient: 39 year old female

Reactions: Headache, Drug Dependence

Suspect drug(s):
Fioricet



Possible Fioricet side effects / adverse reactions in 42 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-10-14

Patient: 42 year old female

Reactions: Agitation, Hallucination, Auditory, Insomnia, Withdrawal Syndrome, Hallucination

Suspect drug(s):
Fioricet



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2014-04-02

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