Fioricet with Codeine

What is Fioricet with Codeine?

Fioricet, together with codeine, is a combination medication for treating tension headaches after other treatments have not worked. The combination medicine Fiorinal and Codeine is not a treatment for headaches that occur and disappear. This medication contains codeine, which is an opioid (narcotic) medication that could be habit-forming. The medication can also be used to treat conditions that are not mentioned in this guideline.

Side Effects of Fioricet with Codeine

See a doctor immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, like hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, and tongue, Opioid medicines can slow or stop breathing, and death could occur. The person who is caring for you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience prolonged breathing, pauses in your breathing, blue lips, or if it is difficult to get back up.

Fiorinal with codeine could cause serious adverse side effects. Consult your physician immediately in the event that you experience:

• Sighing, noisy breathing, breath that is shallow, and breath that stops when you sleep

• A slower heartbeat or a weak pulse

• Feeling dizzy that makes you fear passing out is known as dizziness;

• Disorientation, strange thoughts, or behavior

• Bleeding or bruising (nosebleeds or bleeding gums);

• Extremely constipation;

• Symptoms of stomach bleeding: bloody or tarry stool, coughing up blood, or vomiting that resembles coffee grounds

• Low levels of cortisol, nausea, vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite. Dizziness, fatigue that is worsening, or weakness.

You should seek medical attention immediately if you experience signs of serotonin disorder, like hallucinations, agitation, sweating, fever, shivering, rapid heart rate, stiffness in muscles, or twitching. Also, you may experience loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.The risk of serious side effects is more common in older people and people who are obese or malnourished.Opioid medication used for long periods could impact fertility (the ability to bear children) for women or men.

Common adverse reactions include:

• Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation;

• Headache, dizziness, and drowsiness;

• Feeling exhausted.

This list does not encompass every possible side effect that could occur; other side effects could also arise. Consult a medical provider if any adverse reactions appear and report your symptoms directly to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

The misuse of opioids could lead to addiction, overdose, or even death. Keep the medication at a distance from where others can't access it.Don't administer this medication to anyone under 12 years old or to anyone younger than 18 who has recently Have had surgery to have their tonsils or adenoids extracted.This medication taken during pregnancy could trigger withdrawal symptoms that can be life-threatening to the infant.Side effects that are fatal can be expected if you mix opioid medication in combination with alcohol or other medications that can cause drowsiness or slow breathing.

Before you take this drug

It is not recommended to use this medication if you have an allergy to aspirin or butalbital, the caffeine component, or codeine, or if you suffer from:

• Asthma severe, that has nasal polyps and nasal polyps or other breathing issues;

• A stomach or an obstruction in the bowel (including paralytic ileus);

• An allergic reaction to an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug);

• Hemophilia;

• If you've taken an MAO inhibitor in the last fourteen-day period (such as isocarboxazid or linezolid, Methylene Blue injection, phenelzine selegiline, rasagiline, or transylcypromine),

This medication is not recognized to be used by anyone less than 12 years old.Please do not administer this medication to anyone under 18 years of age who has recently undergone surgery to remove their tonsils or adenoids.

Inform your doctor if you were ever diagnosed with:

• Sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders

• A stomach ulcer or bowel obstruction

• A vitamin K deficiency;

• Seizures, head injury, or brain tumors

• Kidney or liver disease

• Alcoholism or addiction to drugs;

• Issues with your pancreas, gallbladder, or thyroid.

• Urination issues;

• If you are taking medication to prevent or treat blood clots, such as warfarin or enoxaparin (clopidogrel, enox, and rivaroxaban Coumadin, the Effient, as well as Xarelto),

Do not give this medication to a child who has a fever, flu-like symptoms, or chickenpox. Aspirin may cause Reye's syndrome, a severe and often fatal condition for adolescents.If you take opioids when you are pregnant, your child could develop a dependence on the medication. This can cause severe withdrawal symptoms for the newborn after it's born. Children who are dependent on opioids might require medical attention for a few weeks.Aspirin taken during the last trimester of pregnancy can cause bleeding to the mother or baby during the birth.Do not breastfeed. Codeine can pass into breast milk and could cause drowsiness, breathing issues, or even death for a nursing infant.

How to take Fioricet with Codeine?

Follow the instructions on the label of your prescription and read the medication guide. Make sure you take the dose that works for your illness. Inform your doctor if you have a strong urge to take more medication.Do not share this medication with anyone else, particularly one who has a history of substance abuse or addiction. The misuse of this medicine could lead to addiction, overdose, or even death. Place the medicine in a location where others can't access it. Giving away or selling opioids is prohibited by law.If you require medical or surgical procedures, be sure to inform the doctor prior to the time you're taking this medication.Don't stop taking this medication suddenly following the duration of use, or you may experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Consult your physician about how to safely stop taking the medication.Keep it at room temperature, far from heat and moisture.Be cognizant of what medication you are taking. You must be aware if you are using the medicine improperly or without a prescription.

Don't keep any empty bottles of opioids. One dose could cause death for anyone who uses the medication in error or incorrectly. Ask your pharmacist for a take-back program for disposal. If there isn't a take-back facility, you can mix the remaining medicine with coffee grounds or cat litter in a plastic bag that is sealed and put the bag in the trash.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Because Fiorinal is a combination of Codeine used to treat pain, it's unlikely to miss a dose.Remember not to miss any doses when it is time for another one. Never double up on dosage at one sitting!

What happens if I overdose?

For medical emergencies, seek immediate attention or contact the Poison Help Line immediately at 1-800-222-1222. A high dose of this medication can be fatal, particularly in children or any other patient who is taking the medication without a prescription.Overdose symptoms can include severe dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness, rapid or slow heartbeats and tremors, restlessness, dilated or pinpoint pupils, hearing ringing in your ears and feeling hot vomiting, fainting blue lips, cold and clammy skin, extremely slow breathing, seizures, or an induced coma.

What should be avoided?

Do not drive or operate machinery until you are aware of the effects of this medicine on you. Drowsiness or dizziness can result in accidents, falls and serious injuries. Avoid drinking the alcohol. Dangerous side effects, or even death, may occur.Consult a physician or pharmacist prior to taking other medicines to treat swelling, fever, pain, or symptoms of the cold or flu. They could contain ingredients that are like aspirin (such as ketoprofen, ibuprofen, or naproxen).

Interaction with other drug

There is a possibility of breathing issues or withdrawal symptoms when you discontinue or change the dosage of certain other medications. Inform your doctor if you are also taking an antibiotic or antifungal medicine, as well as blood pressure or heart medications, seizure medication, or medication for treating HIV or hepatitis C.

Opioid medicine may interact with a variety of other medications and can cause deadly side effects or even death. Be sure your doctor is aware if you take:

• Medicine to combat allergies or colds such as bronchodilator asthma/COPD medicine or diuretics ("water pills";) should also be available for sale to assist.

• Medications to treat motion sickness and irritable bowel syndrome medications for motion sickness, irritable bowel syndrome, or the overactive bladder;

• Other narcotic drugs, like pain medicine with opioids or cough medicine prescribed by a doctor;

• An antianxiety agent like Valium, diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, Xanax, Klonopin and Versed may all provide beneficial results in terms of decreasing anxiety.

• Substances that cause you to be sleepy or reduce your breathing rate—a sleep pill, a muscle relaxer, medication to treat mental illness

• Serotonin-related drugs can alter the levels within your body, such as a stimulant or medication for depression, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious illnesses, nausea, or vomiting.

This list isn't complete. Other medications can impact Fiorinal with Codeine, which include medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, medications, and herbal supplements. There are not all the interactions mentioned here.