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 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 | sinus pain | no side effects | a good med for pain | M | 47 | 20 days | 11/24/2008 | 3 | Migranes/tension headaches | Dizzyness, confusion, sleepiness | Be SO SO careful taking this drug...it can work and has worked well for me-depending on the type of HA I have, but is also incredibly habit forming. If you can take something else-do it. If you have to take this drug-do so with care. I no longer use it because I struggled with addiction to it. Also-prolonged use/overuse of any Tylenol product will cause kindey damage. You can get through a migraine but dialysis is a little tougher. A good neuro can provide some better options. | F | 41 | 10 months | 10/14/2008 | 4 | migranes/ headaches | I was so happy to have found something that relieved my headaches!....... but it is very addictive, especially when you are dealing with chronic pain and if you take it, ALL pain goes away, plus a "high" and marked increase in energy/prouctivity. But, your body needs more and more as time goes on. Unfortunately, I am in the process, after 2 years, of trying to get off of this, with marked withdrawl symptoms and rebound headaches. If you can find a non- narcotic to relieve your headaches, I would recommend it. You never see the addiction coming, but your body gets used to having it in your system, and it is hell getting off of it. | Would appreciate anyone else's experiences with medicine that worked to releieve severe migranes (non addictive). Also, anyone's experiences with withdrawl and stopping the drug, how to deal with the headaches, depression, fatigue?? | F | 38 | 2 years | 10/8/2008 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | persistant headaches | the codeine version makes me sleepy, not as effective | the non codeine version was great... within 1/2 hour i was pain free | F | 22 | 3 weeks | 12/11/2007 | 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 | 1 | Migraine-type headache | Allergic reaction. Face & Lip swelling, itchy facial hives. Burned lips & skin around the mouth. Burned mucosa inside the mouth. Nasty, nasty side effects & the headache raged on. | F | 47 | 3 times | 6/27/2007 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 5 | MIGRAINES | Slightly sleepy | It is the only thing that has worked consistently for me. | F | 57 | 15 years | 9/21/2005 | 2 | migraines | Fioricet makes me dizzy and queasy, and I have to lie down and try to sleep. | It does little for my migraines, and the side effects compound the migraine symptoms. | F | 42 | 10 days | 7/11/2005 |