Anyone have any side effects from Fioricet?
Taking it for the first time..I have really bad headaches and have taken hydrocodone while breastfeeding and they are switching me to fioricet, Just wondering if it will effect me the same way and really, what I should expect. Thanks!
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Answer by Vinnie M.
The woman who said that Fioricet has similar side effects of hydrocodone is COMPLETELY wrong… Fioricet and Vicodin have absolutely NOTHING to do with eachother! Hydrocodone (Vicodin) is an opiate, and fioricet is a barbiturate (similar to a benzodiazepine) paired with acetaminophen used for moderate to severe hedaches and migraines… In other words, Fioricet will not make you feel ‘loopy’ or ‘high’, the way that vicodin might make you feel (depending on the amount you have taken), and fioricet’s side effects will really only cause you slight drowsiness (but probably only within the first days that you take it!)
With any medication, there are risks and benefits. Even if the medication is working, you may experience some unwanted side effects.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Signs of overdose: not responding to sound or touch, extreme sleepiness, slowed breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, tiredness, restlessness, shaking, confusion, stomach pain, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, loss of consciousness
- Withdrawal: seizures, delusions, restlessness, trouble sleeping, shakiness
- Serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing, hives, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat
- Serious skin reaction: painful skin rash, blisters, skin itching or peeling
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your doctor know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Loss of awareness (sedation)
- Trouble breathing
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Feeling “high” (intoxicated)
Other side effects
- Headache
- Shaking
- Feeling agitated
- Excessive sweating
- Difficulty swallowing
- Muscle weakness
- Fast heart rate
- Seizures
- Confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following side effects have also been reported:
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Lightheadedness
shortness of breath
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
change in the frequency of urination or amount of urine
chills
cough
diarrhea
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
drowsiness
dry mouth
fainting
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
flushed or dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
hives, itching, or skin rash
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
joint or muscle pain
loss of appetite
nausea or vomiting
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
seizures
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sweating
swelling of the feet or lower legs
tightness in the chest
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
troubled breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion as to time, place, or person
dark urine
difficult or painful urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fever
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hallucinations
headache
holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
increased sweating
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
restlessness
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
sweating
trouble sleeping
unpleasant breath odor
unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Relaxed and calm
sleepiness
Incidence not known
Anxiety
bloated
constipation
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
depression
earache
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
false or unusual sense of well-being
full feeling
hearing loss
heartburn
heavy eyelids
high energy
hot spells
hyperventilation
irritability
numbness
pain in the leg
passing gas
sluggishness
stuffy nose
tingling sensation
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Hope my answer helped – V. M
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