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 | headaches | none | it works | F | 56 | | 8/14/2001 | 5 | Very Bad Headaches | Dry Mouth, constipation | I have had very bad headaches since July 2009. this is the only medicine that has helped me. I take it as perscribed but it takes my headache away right away. Just dont overtake it. | F | 29 | 4 months | 1/30/2010 | 5 | Migraine | Gets rid of my migraine!!!! | I've had migraines since I was 16 yo. I've tried everything. I've been on beta-blockers to help prevent them. This is the only thing that has ever gotten rid of my migraine within an hour to hour 1/2. I take 1-2 Caps ever 4-6 hrs as needed. It doesn't make me feel intoxicated in any way. It just does it's job. I do take excedrine migraine first then I take this if it doesn't work. My migraines are debilitating to the point all noise and light kills me. I puke all day and just lay there in misery. This is a wonderful drug! | F | 27 | 1X AN | 10/14/2010 | 5 | Tension headaches and migraines | Rebound headaches if taken every day. "High" feeling sometimes. | The only thing that works on my headaches 99.9% of the time. | F | 35 | 6 years 30MG 1X day | 1/31/2011 | 5 | Migraine/tension headaches | sedation | Works very well for mild migraines and for mild-moderate tension headaches. I've only ever had generic, so I can't say whether brand is superior as many others have claimed, but I am very satisfied with its efficacy for migraines, bad tension headaches, and cluster headaches | F | 27 | 6 months 1-2 cap 1X AN | 3/24/2011 | 5 | Severe Debilitating Tension headach | Sleepiness | I can not express how well this drug worked for me. I came home from work due to a tension headache, took this med, layed in bedo for a half hour and fell asleep.. woke up in no pain!! it was amazing! yes it makes me sleepy, but im ok with that! | F | 24 | 14 days 50-325-40 2X AN | 7/12/2010 | 5 | MIGRAINES | Slightly sleepy | It is the only thing that has worked consistently for me. | F | 57 | 15 years | 9/21/2005 | 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 | 5 | chronic headaches | constipation, increased dosages | I think this medicine works wonders, but over time you have to take more and more for it to work. I tried to come off of the drug and the reboud headaches weren't like anything I have ever experienced. I take two capsules two to three times daily depending on my headaches. I have seen a neurologist for my headaches, and they can't seem to find anything significantly wrong...weird, I have chronic headaches for some reason. | F | 27 | 8 months | 6/27/2006 | 5 | migraines and back pain | sometimes a slight dry mouth and slightly sleepy feeling, but for the most part I feel normal except for the passing headache. | I have been using this drug for years and its the only drug that doesn't bother me in an adverse way and works. I've had some severe drug allergies when I was younger, so my motto is, if it works, stick with it. Imitrex works on the headache, but makes me feel strange in other ways and its very expensive. I can't take Advil, but I take Bayer Back and Body or Tylenol. I have back pain and arthritis so if I am feeling really bad I will use the Fioricet for that too. But I have a new doc and he is real hestitant about giving me the drug at all because he thinks I am addicted. Thats scarey to me, because I know I am not addicted, and its no fun to endure the pain and have to worry about not having enough medicine. I know my body and I am under control, but anyway, thats my story. | F | 52 | 15 years | 6/2/2006 | 5 | headaches and back pain | I wrote them already...I am the 52 year old female...but I forgot to put my email address so here it is | I welcome anyones comments about this drug. | F | 52 | 15 years | 6/2/2006 | 5 | SEVERE MIGRAINES | NONE | I have taken this medicine for over 30 yrs now, as crazy as that may sound. A dr. told me once that the drug is lethal, thinking that I had been on it for less than a year. I thank God for this pill, as it is the ONLY medicine that takes my migraines away. And no, it hasn't killed me, and it won't. And IM NOT addicted to it. On the contrary, for years I didn't know what not having a headache was like, now I have days, weeks where I won't get one. I thank God for that. And God will heal me from this too one day, I know. Any questions, u may surely email me. Try and make it a good day, everyday, that's all we can do!!! | F | 48 | 30 years | 8/20/2007 | 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 | I was diagnosed with Migraines at age 11 in Austria. I am now 51-years old and have suffered with what they now have diagnosed me with "severe vascular tension headaches as well as migraines at times." I have had every test there is, and have been on every pain medication you can imagine. Fioricet w/Codeine has always worked for me, and I still take it. I've also taken Demerol (injectable), Morphine Immediate Release, Fentanyl patch, Fentora, and I prefer Fioricet w/Codeine any day. There have been times when my migraine was so bad and I was vomiting, then we would have to make a trip to the ER for injectables. It has been a long time since I had to go to the ER and I am really happy with the Fioricet w/Codeine. With the stronger drugs, I would get really rebound headaches after they wore off, especially w/ the Demerol injectable, so obviously I no longer take it. Thank God for the Fioricet w/Codeine. It's been around for a long time but it really works for me; and I | F | 51 | 30 years | 12/26/2007 | 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 |