Fioricet
Precautions
After taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine
you may get a residual hangover effect that leaves you
drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do
anything that needs mental alertness until you know
how acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine affects you. To
reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand
up quickly, especially if you are an older patient.
Avoid alcoholic drinks while you are taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine.
Alcohol can increase possible damage to your liver and
can increase possible unpleasant effects.
Acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine can stop birth control
pills (oral contraceptives) from working properly. Use
another method of birth control while you are taking
acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine.
If you have been taking caffeine or butalbital on a
regular basis, you can get withdrawal symptoms if you
stop taking them. Symptoms include tiredness, dizziness,
headache, anxiety, or nervousness. Try to avoid foods
and drinks that contain caffeine while taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine.
Do not take acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine with
other non-prescription medicines, especially cold and
allergy medicines without asking your prescriber or
health care professional for advice. Grapefruit juice
may increase the effects of acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine.
Many non-prescription medicines contain acetaminophen
as an ingredient. Always read the labels carefully to
avoid taking an accidental overdose, which can be dangerous.
If you are receiving cancer chemotherapy or other immunosuppression
medicine, do not take acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine
without checking with your prescriber or health care
professional. Acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine may
hide the signs of an infection such as fever or pain.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber
or health care professional that you are taking acetaminophen-butalbital-caffeine.
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