Fioricet User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Fioricet has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 163 reviews on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 7% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Fioricet
- Ash...
- June 27, 2015
For Headache "I had a spinal tap recently and, unfortunately, was in the small percentage of people that have spinal headaches from this procedure. I've had migraines forever, but a spinal headache is by far the most debilitating experience. I was prescribed Fioricet and was taking 2 every 4 hours, it did nothing! I was back hospitalized the next day. So, this may work great for migraines, but anyone prescribed this for spinal headaches, it does not work."
- Mig...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 25, 2017
For Headache "I was prescribed fioricet for migraines. Not only didn't it help the migraine, fioricet caused my heart rate to skyrocket (due to the amount of caffeine it contains) and gave me an absolutely WICKED rebound headache the next day. In fact, the rebound headache was worse than the original migraine. Needless to say, I threw the rest of the pills down the toilet. Fioricet is also EXTREMELY addicting if taken more than 3 times per month. Astonishingly, I was prescribed 1 to 2 tablets EVERY 8 hours for migraines with NO WARNING whatsoever from my doctor about how addicting this medication is. Thank God it didn't work for me or else I'd be a fioricet addict facing withdrawal whenever the drug isn't taken. It should be taken off the market"
- MIB...
- April 6, 2009
For Headache "I was not one prone to headaches until recently. They started at the base of my neck and continued upward until I didn't want to move a muscle. Oddly enough, these were prescribed by my dentist due to an upcoming root canal I was getting ready for. I took one the next time I had a headache, and within 30 minutes, it was completely gone. I was amazed."
- Anonymous
- June 4, 2022
For Headache "I was in the hospital with sepsis. While in the hospital, I had a terrible headache that would not go away. They gave me Narco, and that did not work. I was in the hospital for a week, and they could not get rid of my headache. When I was released, I visited with my family doctor, and she prescribed Fioricet, and to my surprise, my headache was gone. I still cannot believe a whole week in the hospital, and they could not help me. I am so grateful to my doctor who prescribed this medication to me."
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- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 12, 2023
For Headache "I have suffered from migraines for years and would be in bed for 3-5 days during an episode. As soon as I feel a migraine coming on (I get the aura), I immediately pop a pill (always keep them with me) and it significantly helps and/or stops the migraine from progressing. Sometimes my head is a little sore, but the excruciating pain is not there, which I am so grateful for."
- Pap...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 4, 2022
For Headache "Have had migraines for 30+ years, been to private doctors and VA doctors. Like many people, I chased the right medication for years. Fioricet has been the best medication for me. Thank God it is not controlled. Fioricet takes my headaches away with no side effects."
- Jul...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 10, 2016
For Headache "I was prescribed Fioricet last week for chronic headaches. I have suffered from daily headaches for over 6 years and until recently, have been able to dull them down, though they never fully go away, with high doses of OTC ibuprofen. I've been to the neurologist and was prescribed Imitrex and antidepressants. None worked. I have been taking the Fioricet for a week, and every time I take it, it turns my headache into a borderline migraine. Makes it so much worse, and my feet and ankles have swollen. Now I have varicose veins and broken capillaries in my ankles. I think I may be the 1% that cannot take this drug. It's a shame because I see so many success stories in these comments, I wish I could share in the relief."
- Nan...
- January 23, 2012
For Headache "It is the best medicine for headaches caused by TMJ and degenerative disc disease. I usually never have to take the second dose. I did at first, but now I don't. Don't take it every day, only as needed. Works well for leg aches also."
- ABQ...
- April 26, 2010
For Headache "Fioricet works within 15-20 minutes, and you feel better than you would normally... happy, awake, no headache, nothing can really irritate you, and it literally puts a smile on your face. Don’t take them daily because they will start causing headaches, and you will become tolerant, and then they won’t work when you need them to."
- Kel...
- April 10, 2017
For Headache "I've been getting terrible migraines for almost 20 years now. I currently take Topamax to prevent them. When I was younger, I was prescribed Fioricet for the pain and never thought it worked very well. I switched to Imitrex, which worked miracles, and now take Maxalt Melt, the orally disintegrating tablets, which are also a triptan medication. It is the only type of med to get rid of my migraines. Just tried Fioricet again in a pinch and didn't do anything! Tramadol does not work either."
- Anonymous
- November 19, 2010
For Headache "I am a 61-year-old female and have tried everything out there for headaches since my late 20s. This is a wonder medication for me. I started using it in my 30s and it is the only thing I can use and still function without being down in bed in pain."
- Anonymous
- May 1, 2010
For Headache "I was originally given Fioricet after a spinal tap caused spinal headaches. I have a history of tension-type headaches with pain starting at the base of the skull and then radiating upward. This medicine is the ONLY thing that works for me. The trouble is finding a doctor that will listen and give it to me. Doctors pass out Percocet and Vicodin, but seem to hate prescribing this medicine. Frustrating."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 10, 2017
For Headache "Was given Fioricet at E.R. for tension headache, and I suffer from severe anxiety. I immediately had tachycardia (fast heartbeat) after taking this drug. It got rid of my headache, but it left me miserable with my anxiety. Never taking this again."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 9, 2022
For Headache "I accidentally discovered that when I took Fioricet for a migraine, my vertigo was gone. I mentioned this to my neurologist, and he kept me on it. My primary care doctor continues my prescriptions. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn’t cover it, and it’s very expensive, as I have to take six a day for the last 16 years. Without it, I cannot even get out of bed without falling over. I hope they never discontinue this medication, it gave me my life back!"
- Anonymous
- January 23, 2010
For Headache "This is the only medicine I've ever found to actually work on my tension headaches. I have used it about 2 to 3 times a year for a few to several days in a row to knock out my headaches. This is my 'last resort' medication, and for great reason - it works. As someone else posted, if this doesn't work, nothing is going to work. I'm so thankful for this medication."
- Nui...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 21, 2017
For Headache "Yes... great medicine for migraines. However, the barbiturate in this drug can be bad. Before I knew I was bipolar, I took this medicine. It made me go mentally insane for about a week out of the month. Something in my brain did not like it."
- wor...
- September 15, 2009
For Headache "I was getting cluster headaches for about 3 weeks. Went to the ER, and they gave me a shot of Stadol, but that didn't even take my headache away. Got the Fioricet prescription filled the next day (today). Haven't had a headache all day."
- Emc...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 31, 2016
For Headache "I have a constant headache with migraines as well. I use this when my headache gets really bad, and this brings it back to a tolerable level and helps me sleep. I only use this as needed. Average less than 3 a week."
- She...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- November 3, 2023
"I have been prescribed fiorcet for the past thirty years and it is the only prescription medication that works at taking my migraines away better then any other drug I've taken for them. And I don't have any side effects listed. It isn't addicting in my case. I've been happy that I was prescribed this so long ago.. I just pray they don't take it off the market. It is worth the cost. Because it's the only thing that works. I'm soon migraine free very quickly for most of my experiences. I would recommend it to anyone. It also worked for my son who started having migraines at the young age of twelve. He also has had no side effects."
- Jes...
- December 24, 2020
For Headache "To Ann regarding spice headaches, they are called thunderclap headaches, which means you may have a condition called RCVS. I only suffer from tension headaches and menstrual cramps and menstruation headaches. When I don’t have Fioricet during my period, I find orange juice replenished my blood cell count, thus dimming the migraines significantly. This medicine helped me for both."
- Anonymous
- April 18, 2010
For Headache "I had a doctor give me Fioricet and told me to come back in 3 weeks to see if it worked for me, and it was the one thing that actually worked. So I went back in 3 weeks, and he told me it was not part of a healthy diet and would not give me any more. So really, what was the point of the false hope? I continue to suffer at least 2 days a week from massive headaches. My stomach is gonna fall apart from all the over-the-counter medications I take way too much of, for very little relief."
- Han...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 22, 2022
For Headache "For years my migraines were so bad I was experiencing memory loss, I spoke nonsense words and made my home dark. My stress was 15 out of 10. I weighed 115lbs after having 3 children. I looked 50 at 35. I was taking a lot of over the counter medications in my desperation. My pain management doc gave me fioricet. I took 2 onset and 2 after two hours. It was prescribed 1 every six hours but that didn’t help. I was able to finish 6 year university education and took care of my family. I am very efficient in my job and am happy. Even after taking my medicine My body has adjusted and I am able to do my job. After 20 years of suffering my greatest fear is not being able to control my pain. I do continue to look for other alternatives but have found non."
- Anonymous
- February 8, 2011
For Headache "I fell back in 2007 and did a lot of damage to my neck and back. Since then, I've suffered tension headaches that are absolutely debilitating. I have to curl up in a cold, dark, quiet place and wait for them to end, like others, usually between 3-6 days. I've tried everything: heat, ice, physical therapy, trigger point therapy, visualization, exercise, core strengthening, significant weight loss (100 lbs), relaxation techniques, psychologists, and medication after medication. I had a doctor prescribe Fioricet a couple of months ago. My headaches aren't 'cured,' but I can definitely function if I have to now. I only take them when I have to, though. No withdrawal symptoms yet at all. I do get insomnia though."
- sno...
- November 18, 2008
For Headache "This is a wonderful drug. It takes the pain away within a few minutes, and even if the migraine doesn't go away altogether, the pain isn't as bad as it would be or could be without some form of medication. Believe me, I've tried them all. I am now on Topamax 50 mg twice a day, Fioricet, and Midrin."
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For Headache "I get probably 4 or 5 migraines a month. I couldn't bear to be without my Fioricet. It's the only medicine that seems to work for me. If I feel a headache starting, I take 2 tabs and within 20-30 mins, the headache is gone. In addition to being a mother of 4 girls, I have run my family daycare for 17 years, and I just wouldn't be able to function without my Fioricet. I have tried several other medicines before Fioricet, and nothing seemed to help, so I am very thankful for Fioricet. It works great for me. I've tried to avoid things that set off my headaches, like not eating before 2 PM, or my pillows not being right when sleeping, brightness, sounds, smells, and stress. But some can't be avoided. Thank you."