FIORICET W/ CODEINE Reviews (ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE; CODEINE PHOSPHATE)Average Rating: 4.2 (44 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare FIORICET W/ CODEINE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR FIORICET W/ COD | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Chronic chest cramps from stress | Drowsiness, Dry mouth | I was dealing with cramps in my chest wall brought on by stress and over-working, and my doctor prescribed this instead of a muscle relaxer. Even though its used mainly for migraines, it worked wonders. The cramps stopped and the pain and soreness it caused stopped also. I can see how this drug can be very addicting though, so it's best to use it sparingly. | M | 22 | 2 months 2X day | 4/17/2010 | 5 | Headaches | Just don't take them to regularly, can get rebounds if you're not careful, and because they make you feel kind of good, there is obviousely some potential for abuse. Bottom line, take them when you need them, not all the time. | This is a great medication. I get headaches so bad sometimes its completely crippling, I can't do anything. Some one I know gave me a couple of Fioricet for a particularly bad one, and BAM, headache was totally gone. The person below who says they don't work blah blah blah is not speaking for the majority. They work, and they work great. I also like them because I can function on them. | M | 30 | 1 years | 4/25/2008 | 5 | Migraine | Infrequently I will experience slight nausea | I have suffered from migraines for almost 35 years and this is one of only 2 drugs that have ever helped. The other drug that works well is valium. | M | 55 | 7 months | 11/15/2006 | 5 | sinus pain | no side effects | a good med for pain | M | 47 | 20 days | 11/24/2008 | 5 | Chronic muscle tension headaches | Constipation | Very effective for relief of chronic moderate muscle tension headaches caused by whiplash auto accidents | M | 65 | 10 years | 7/17/2016 | 4 | Headaches | Consipation, Sleepiness, reduced sex drive, stuffy nose, memory loss, reduced inhibitions in social settings, overeating, dependency, very productive in short spurts, overcommitment when feeling the buzz, | It works great on headaches! Other body pain as well. It is like a lubricant to the joints. The most I have ever taken in one day is 6 pills. This is way too much. If I take more than two then it is just the dependency driving me. It was not unusual for me to run out of pills before my next perscription was due. My doctor and I have an honest relationship about my dependency on this drug. I have stopped taking it on several occasions because I cannot stand to be mastered by a pill - longest stint without it was 8 months so it can be done. At the same time, when I get a script for anything else but Fioricet it simply doesn't work. Truth is my headaches have been gone for years. I like the med for the overall relief of body aches and pains of any kind as well as a feeling of reduced stress and increased confidence. It also helps me with decreased urine flow (Prostate) - I can go like a race-horse when taking Fioricet! I'm not sure what I will do long-term. I'd like to stop because I do not need it; however, most of the time I want it. It feels good to admit these things if for no other reason than to say it to people who might understand what I'm describing. If you can stay off any medication, do it. If you can keep your dosage to 1-2 pills per day you will be fine. One suggestion: let a spouse or friend help you be accountable for your use of this medication. | M | 46 | 10 years | 1/24/2010 | 3 | Tension headache from clench teeth | None. Just take a lax or stool softener | M | 33 | 4 weeks 2 in am | 8/6/2015 | 1 | Quit | Addictive and makes headaches worse. | This is an incredibly stupid and dangerous drug. Any doc that prescribes it is incompetent in headache treatment. Do not take this drug for any reason. | M | 54 | 18 months | 2/25/2008 | 5 | chronic migraine, tension headache | At first energetic and talkative, but now no obvious side effects since I've been taking for a few years. I can only take one at a time, max 2 in a day. | I generally take one pill, once a day and two if my headache increases. I have a number of health issues and this seems to help significantly with my overall well being. I never take more than 30 pills in a month. It is the only medication that does not give me a rebound headache and in all honesty has helped me become more sociable and at ease. I can see how people could become addictive and abuse this medication but because I am hypersensitive to caffeine, it is self limiting in that I can take a max of 2 for a really bad migraine. I've been on much stronger pain killers and this is by far the most effective with the fewest side effects only if taken in limited amounts. Combined with imitrex this works very very well and eliminates the unpleasant side effects of imitrex. | F | 44 | 3 years 1-2 1X day | 5/4/2016 | 5 | Migraine n scoliosis with DJD | None great for my migraine back pain n toothache..this medicine is a miracle pill. | This is very good to try | F | 48 | 6 days 50-40-300 2X day | 4/9/2021 | 5 | migraine / tension headaches | I have had absolutely none and I have taken this medication for years. | I had my first migraine in 1982. I suffered with these having to go to emergency rooms and even being admitted for dehydration and severe pain vomiting. After my family dr tried everything. ..he started me on this fioricet with codiene. It is a miracle drug for me. I take it on a daily basis and I keep my headaches under control. I get no high from this medication. It is for the sole purpose of controlling my headaches. I find doctors want to bulk on this medication. I do not drink...I do not smoke... however I have to have this medication to be a functional human being. I have worked all my life and raised two sons. It is the ONLY medication that keeps me being a human. I would like to say the the medical profession....it may be an older medication. ..but for people like me that have tried it all it works great and it has kept me put of the hospital and at my full time job and to be a mother and now a great functioning grandmother. Please....it u have a patient that has tried it all....let let try this medication and have a functional life. | F | 56 | 10 years 30 mg | 4/29/2015 | 5 | chronic headaches | thirst, euphoria, increased productivity, talkativeness, complete lack of social anxiety, slight stomach pain, drowsiness after a few hours, increased appetite | fioricet with codeine is almost like a wonder drug. however, i have mixed feelings about it as i have recently suspected that i have some dependency on it. i have had chronic headaches since i was 19 and although i have had migraine rxs, neurology treatments, chiropractic alignments, antidepressant rxs, epilepsy rxs, herbal treatments, acupuncture therapy, massages, and went on a vegan diet--nothing seems to make my headaches go away--except for fioricet. the most i ever took in 1 day was 2 pills. i admit to having abused the drug by taking it with alcohol. i have been off the drug for 5 days now and have had low-grade headaches almost each day, i feel unmotivated and a little depressed. i'm trying to go without it as long as possible but with headaches nearly every day now, i have been getting very little done this week. if it's the only thing that makes my headaches go away, should i continue to use it with possible dependancy, or is it better to tolerate the headache pain to | F | 27 | 2 years | 12/12/2008 | 5 | headaches and back pain | only positive side effects----unless taking too much. Then I get rebound headaches, but being sensible works wonders. I don't know of any other drug that works as well for me. | I have arthritis and back problems. I have tried other meds such as percocet, vicodin, etc. the fioricent w/ codeine has been as effective, if not more, than the other drugs. I have been taking this drug for nearly 40 years and don't find that I have to take more as the years go on. usually one a day will do the trick. | F | 67 | 40 years | 7/20/2009 | 5 | Migraines, headaches, general pain | Some jumpiness | This is the only medication that actually worked on my headaches and for years I would take 1 or 2 only when needed. There were some other medical problems with a lot of pain, and after I was ok and didn't need stronger medication, I figured I could use fioricet w/codeine as my all-purpose pain medication. I must admit that for over a year my tolerance has increased and I now must take at least three a day at the same time. Frankly, I can't figure out whether I really need it or not. I want to taper off and think my doctor is about to cut me off, but I can't seem to wind down or don't know how to do safely (doctor vague on this). Has anyone successfully tapered off? How and what did you experience. I still think it is a great medication, when used properly but I am pretty sure I am dependent, and very concerned. Thanks for any specific suggestions. | F | 59 | 9 years | 9/22/2009 | 5 | headaches | dizzy & light headed | F | 47 | 3 times | 1/10/2010 | 5 | Migraine | F | 36 | 1 years | 8/18/2004 | 5 | persistent headaches | Positive - this improves my mood, social skills, and mental acuity. I also have noticed an increase in motivation, which leads to productivity. Negative - this has HIGH abuse potential if not kept in check. I have definitely noticed a rapidly developing tolerance. NOT an ideal medication for anyone who has frequently abused or currently abuses drugs of any sort. | I have had daily debilitating headaches (sometimes they fit the criteria for migraines, sometimes they do not) for a few months now - ever since I took Wellbutrin for a few days. OTC headache treatments have NEVER worked for me, not even as a small child, so this was a godsend! However, tolerance to codeine escalates rather quickly, and does not ever top out (it is an opiate). Barbiturates are also supposedly very addictive; I have not noticed any signs of physical addiction yet. I am trying to find another medicine that works for me because of the addiction/abuse potential. Unfortunately, this is BY FAR the best thing I have found. Most other medications render me what I can only describe as "narcoleptic" for a few days, and some are too intoxicating to be of any use. Note: the first week or so I took this, it was also mildly intoxicating. However, I got over it, and no longer get such effects. | F | 19 | 5 weeks | 2/14/2007 | 5 | Migraines | I try to take this with a small amount of food to avoid any more stomach upset than I already experience with my headaches | I am very careful about how often I take this so that my doctor will not worry that I am abusing the medication. | F | 37 | 22 years | 9/22/2004 | 5 | tension migraines and fibromyalgia | upset stomach: I try to take it also with some food or if my stomach is already upset from the pain caused by the migraine or fibromyalgia I take it with either Phenergran or a motion sickness pill that is sold over the counter. | F | 26 | 3 years | 1/14/2005 | 5 | Chronic, recurring migraines | If the headache is extremely dibilitating and I take the full recommended daily maximum, I tend to get sleepy or slightly speech impaired. | This is the only medication I can take that has consistently worked. When the pain is more than I can bear, it becomes a trip to the ER where they administer fluids, anti-nausea meds, and demerol w/dilatid. This usually includes and overnight stay. | F | 42 | 3 years | 12/27/2005 |