Why FIORICET W/ CODEINE* (Acetaminophen; butalbital; caffeine; codeine phosphate ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of FIORICET W/ CODEINE: satisfied (average rating score: 4.18)
(based on 40 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** FIORICET W/ CODEINE
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Migraine* | 5 |
| 2 | Headache* | 2 |
| 3 | Sinus headache | 1 |
| 4 | Back pain | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of FIORICET W/ CODEINE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnolence | 10 |
| 2 | Headache* | 6 |
| 3 | Constipation | 4 |
| 4 | Dry mouth | 4 |
| 5 | Dizziness | 4 |
| 6 | Euphoric mood | 4 |
| 7 | Nausea* | 3 |
| 8 | Confusional state | 2 |
| 9 | Abdominal discomfort | 2 |
| 10 | Drug dependence | 2 |
| 11 | Increased appetite | 2 |
| 12 | Hunger | 1 |
| 13 | Dependence | 1 |
| 14 | Feeling drunk | 1 |
| 15 | Hangover | 1 |
| 16 | Sedation | 1 |
| 17 | Thirst | 1 |
| 18 | Motion sickness | 1 |
| 19 | Lip swelling | 1 |
| 20 | Urticaria | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for FIORICET W/ CODEINE
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Acetaminophen; butalbital; caffeine; codeine phosphate (Fioricet w/ codeine)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com