Product Description

Fioricet (generic) Use

Fioricet is a prescription medication that's specifically designed to provide fast relief from tension headaches due to stress, anxiety, fatigue, poor posture, and/or overexertion.

How Fioricet (generic) works

Fioricet constricts dilated blood vessels that contribute to headache pain, and helps slow down nerve impulses so that you can relax.

How to take Fioricet (generic)

Take the Fioricet headache medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. For tension headaches, the normal prescribed dose for adults is 1-2 capsules or tablets every four hours as needed (not to exceed more than 6 pills within a 24-hour period).

Fioricet (generic) precautions

If more severe side effects occur, such as an allergic reaction, slow or weak breathing, liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue), or low blood sugar (fatigue, increased hunger or thirst, dizziness, or fainting) stop taking Fioricet and seek emergency medical attention.

What to tell your doctor

Let your doctor know of any drug reactions you have experienced.

Fioricet (generic) side effects

Common side effects you may experience while you are taking this medicine include the following: drowsiness, dizziness, confusion or lightheadedness, shortness of breath, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, tiredness, leg pain, muscle weakness, agitation, irritability, nervousness, anxiety, rash or itching, headache, and/or constipation. These side effects are generally mild and do not require to you stop treatment.