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 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Migraine | Short Term - dry mouth, slight euphoria, constipation,impaired concentration, nausea counteracted by gravol Long Term - Very concerned and can't seem to find any data | I have tried Imitrex, zomig, daily drugs etc and the only drug which provides relief with minimal side effects has been fiornal C 1/2. The migraines vary in intensity sometimes with aura and sometimes without. However I am very concerned with the long term side effects in my system and am always concerned about physical addiction. My migraines are occurring 2 - 3 times a week and this is actually not too bad right now. Having been on the drug for so long, I don't think addiction has occurred as there has been prolonged periods without headaches and no problems. However, rebound headaches are a concern at times as well. I would love to hear from anyone with experience with this drug - positive and negative. | F | 43 | 26 years | 5/25/2007 | 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 | MIGRAINES | Slightly sleepy | It is the only thing that has worked consistently for me. | F | 57 | 15 years | 9/21/2005 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 3 | Migraines | Nausea/vomiting if taken w/out food | I have taken this medication for years. Only take when I get a migraine. Sometimes I won't get a migraine for months at a time. Other times I will get several within a short time span. Fioricet helps somewhat, it dulls the migraine, but doesn't eliminate it. I don't understand the people saying it is addictive. I get no buzz, no high from it, and I am a lightweight. I do not even drink. It helps somewhat, but think it could be better. | F | 40 | 5 years 1X AN | 10/2/2011 | 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 | 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 | 4 | migraines | At first it made me very dizzy and loopy feeling. I reccomend to eat something before taking to ease this feeling. | After my body got used to the drug I could take it at the onset of a headache and symptoms and side effects went away quickly. I noramlly need to eat a snack before taking the pill or I will feel woosy. I have been taking this drug for several years along with other preventative meds (topamax) for migraines and I feel my body has become a little immune to the effects of fioricet. Overall has made suffering with migraines much easier. | F | 25 | 3 years | 12/24/2005 | 1 | Migraine headaches | I starting using Fioricet w/codeine in 2006 for migraines. I would take one every couple of weeks for migraines. I enjoyed the 'high' I would get when I took it, so I started taking more and more and everyday. By 2009, I was up to 20-30 pills a DAY! I felt great all day long and then I would come home from work and sleep for hours and yell at my kids if they wouldn't leave me alone. The medication made me very irritable. In 2009 I was in a major car accident while on the medication and almost died. I was in coma, had a feeding tube and broke over 10 bones - not including all the internal damage. I don't remember a good portion of 2008-2009 while I was taking the Fioricet really bad. I obtained a print-out from my pharmacy to see how much I had really taken- turns out I had been prescribed over 1,800 pills in a 6 month time frame - WOW, that's crazy. Doctor shopping obviously worked for me. So, I have been sober for over a year now and feel SO much better. If you NEED this and t | F | 37 | 3 years 40 mg 10X O | 3/26/2010 | 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 |