Are there any negative side effects of the pain killer Fioricet?

Are there any negative side effects of the pain killer Fioricet?
My doctor prescribed Fioricet to me for my migraines. My Rx says that I can take 2 pills – 4 times a day. Are there any known long term side effects from using this drug? I take them pretty regularly.

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Answer by Comrade Demitri Dingleberry
Plague and genital rats.

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Is fioricet a drug that would be sought after by a street dealer?

Is fioricet a drug that would be sought after by a street dealer?
I have a prescription for fioricet for my migraines, but a substantial amount have “disappeared” after having people to our home…is this a sought after medication on the street?

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Answer by yacoool
Well, it seems to be a combination of acetaminophen (the ingredient in Tylenol), caffeine and butalbital, which is a barbiturate (muscle relaxant). The most “sought after” ingredient in this drug would probably be the barbiturate part, because it is a muscle relaxant and can promote a feeling of calmness. Here is an article about fioricet abuse..

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Dangerous Headaches

This months topic will address dangerous All kinds of Headache. To keep this in perspective, most All kinds of Headache are NOT dangerous. In fact, tension-type All kinds of Headache and migraines are very common and remain the focus of most health care providers and patients who suffer from All kinds of Headache. With that said, its important to discuss the signs and symptoms that might help all of us differentiate between All kinds of Headache that are safe versus those which are not safe.

The most important factor to consider is when the typical headache is suddenly different. Some of these different symptoms may include slurred speech, difficulty communicating or formulating thought, seizures, fainting or loss of consciousness (even for a few seconds), memory lapses, double or blurred vision, profound dizziness, numbness in the face or half of the body, an alarm should sound off telling you to get this checked ASAP as these symptoms, when they deviate from the norm may be indicative of a more serious condition. This can be challenging as seizures are often related to migraines and might be a common symptom of a migraine headache for some migraine sufferers.

Signs of a dangerous headache include:
1.A headache that starts suddenly, especially if it’s of a severe degree.
2.Headaches that start later in life, especially after the age of 50.
3.A change in the quality of All kinds of Headache.
4.Visual changes, including double vision or loss of vision.
5.Weakness, numbness, or any other neurological symptoms.
6.Fevers especially of rapid onset.
7.Change in mental status including sleepiness, hallucinations, speech changes or confusion.
8.Weight loss.

If there is ever ANY doubt about a dangerous headache, your physician should be contacted.
Typically, the migraine patient will notice a fairly consistent set of symptoms and even though the All kinds of Headache can vary in intensity, the sequence of events is fairly consistent. Dangerous All kinds of Headache are the ones that deviate significantly from that migraine sufferers norm. For example, suppose a patients typical migraine is: aura (bright, flashy lights in the visual field or, a strange odor precedes the migraine about 30 min. before the headache strikes), followed by a gradually increasing pain in half of the head which worsens to a point of nausea and sometimes vomiting if something isnt done to stop it (such as a las vegas chiropractic adjustment and/or some form of medication). even though this is that patients usual, IF any of the 8 items previously listed above accompany the headache, it should be further evaluated often requiring an EEG (electroencephalogram) and/or MRI (Magnetic Resonant Image). The EEG will test for any electrical signal changes in the brain and the MRI will show space occupying structures such as tumors, bleeding, infection, aneurism, and if performed with a contrast agents, arterial malformations (that is, abnormal networks of blood vessels).

Back Pain Relief

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This is just like the people with back pain whose deep stabilizer muscles of the core have been shut off and no longer function properly to stabilize the core, forcing the spine to take more stress than it should.
Other muscles then compensate for the deep stabilizers that don’t work and they add even more stress to the spine.
This is just like those of you expecting a strong and stable core but who still do basic exercises while more advanced methods are available, such as Multidimensional core stability training, Dynamic core stability training and Challenge core stability training.
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1. Muscular imbalances and postural dysfunction
2. Movement patterns in exercise, sport and daily life
3. Proper muscle recruitment and activation patterns
4. Advanced core stability training methods
After reading these concepts, you might be thinking to yourself, “This all sounds so simple, why haven’t I heard about this before?
If you are, I know what exactly how you feel!
The thing is, I never found any single resource or therapist who put every piece of the puzzle together in a way that I could understand and follow…
Plus, I’d never intended to put this program together…
But then I posted on my training blog about back pain and was overwhelmed with the number of athletes who were active and fit but still had back pain that prevented them from truly enjoying the sport they love…
It was then that I knew I had to put everything I’d learned over 10 years of dealing with back pain and searching for a cure in to an easy to follow, step-by-step program that to help you eliminate your pain for good and avoid all the wasted time and mistakes I made along the way…Grab A Copy Click

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Back Pain Relief

Well the movement patterns that many people have during exercise, sport and their daily lives are WRONG and cause increased stress on the spine resulting in premature wear too.

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Fix these movement patterns and you’ll remove a lot of the stress going through the system.

Now let’s say you totally neglect your car and keep your tires under or overinflated.

Tires at the wrong pressure will wear out quicker.

This is just like the people with back pain whose deep stabilizer muscles of the core have been shut off and no longer function properly to stabilize the core, forcing the spine to take more stress than it should.

Other muscles then compensate for the deep stabilizers that don’t work and they add even more stress to the spine.

This is just like those of you expecting a strong and stable core but who still do basic exercises while more advanced methods are available, such as Multidimensional core stability training, Dynamic core stability training and Challenge core stability training.

To summarize, address the following 4 factors and you’ll finally free yourself from back pain:

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1. Muscular imbalances and postural dysfunction
2. Movement patterns in exercise, sport and daily life
3. Proper muscle recruitment and activation patterns
4. Advanced core stability training methods

After reading these concepts, you might be thinking to yourself, “This all sounds so simple, why haven’t I heard about this before?

If you are, I know what exactly how you feel!

The thing is, I never found any single resource or therapist who put every piece of the puzzle together in a way that I could understand and follow…

Plus, I’d never intended to put this program together…

But then I posted on my training blog about back pain and was overwhelmed with the number of athletes who were active and fit but still had back pain that prevented them from truly enjoying the sport they love…

It was then that I knew I had to put everything I’d learned over 10 years of dealing with back pain and searching for a cure in to an easy to follow, step-by-step program that to help you eliminate your pain for good and avoid all the wasted time and mistakes I made along the way…

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What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches ?

What can i do to relieve my migraine headaches ?
My migraine headaches hurts so bad, my medications i took are not helping at all. Is there anything i could do to relieve my migraine headaches.

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Answer by stevepitt2
Avoid migraine triggers –

Migraine attacks may be triggered by:

Allergic reactions
Bright lights, loud noises, and certain odors or perfumes
Physical or emotional stress
Changes in sleep patterns
Smoking or exposure to smoke
Skipping meals
Alcohol
Menstrual cycle fluctuations, birth control pills, hormone fluctuations during the menopause transition
Tension headaches
Foods containing tyramine (red wine, aged cheese, smoked fish, chicken livers, figs, and some beans), monosodium glutamate (MSG) or nitrates (like bacon, hot dogs, and salami)
Other foods such as chocolate, nuts, peanut butter, avocado, banana, citrus, onions, dairy products, and fermented or pickled foods.
– MedlinePlus medical encyclopedia

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What is the best migraine medication you have tried, and why is it the best?

What is the best migraine medication you have tried, and why is it the best?
I’ve had migraines off and on for years, due to a car accident. The last 2 years, the migraines have cropped up more often and my doctor will prescribe a migraine med for me to have on hand. The problem is, she says that they are all very similar.

So, the question for yahoo users is, in your personal migraine experiences, what prescription migraine medication worked best, and were there side effects, etc?

Thanks!

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Answer by IndyMom
I have had migraines for 30 years. None are the best. The question is in finding the best one for you. You are the only one who can determine that. Ask the Doc. to prescribe the migraine abortive medications one at a time until you find the one that works best for you.

I personally use Imitrex. I have also tried Maxalt, Zomig and all of the others that I don’t remember the names of. Imitrex has been the best for me.

The key with any of these is to take them immediately, as soon as you realize that the pain is coming or expect that it is heading to migraine level. even though you wait until you have a full blown migraine, no medication will work.

Keep a daily headache diary when you try the new meds. At the end of a few days, or weeks depending on how often you get them, you will have the details for the Doctor. Help them to help you.

Best of luck.

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What causes a headache towards the front of the face around the eye area?

What causes a headache towards the front of the face around the eye area?
I have a headache on the left side around my eye socket and I wanted to know what causes it?

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Answer by Tangela
A tumer

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What causes All kinds of Headache and what kind of headache is this?

What causes All kinds of Headache and what kind of headache is this?
I have had a headache since about 1pm. I keep forgetting to take something for it but yet is hasn’t gone on its own.

My headache is on the top of my head no in the back more toward the front.

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Answer by Michelle
It might be a migraine it hurts in specific sides and sometimes you see a light or your eyes bother you

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