Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine for Headache User Reviews (Page 4)

• Iam...
• May 14, 2015

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "I am very anxious to take any RX meds. I have suffered with migraines for years. Finally, my doctor told me to please try this and get relief! Why do I wait so long! It got rid of my migraine and I don't feel weird or goofy."

• Mig...
• November 6, 2008

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Anonymous
• June 17, 2008

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "I have been taking Fioricet as needed for about 15 years. I love it. If Fioricet doesn't help, nothing does. I do not find it to be habit-forming at all. I do find that if I take it for too many days in a row, it is not as effective, and then I suffer from rebound headaches."

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2022

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Pap...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 4, 2022

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Nan...
• January 23, 2012

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Bel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 12, 2023

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Ind...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 24, 2013

"I have taken Fioricet for 20 plus years. This is the only medication that takes care of your pain. I am 63 years old, and I take approx. 8 tablets daily. My liver function tests always come back normal. Does anyone else have a situation like mine?"

• ABQ...
• April 26, 2010

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Pai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 24, 2019

"I had severe migraines and tension headaches for years and tried various medicines. As soon as I would find one, then they took it off the market… So a friend had me try this one, and it worked! And it was easier to get. My doctor prescribed them for me, and it’s a pain because my insurance won’t dispense them through my mail order on a regular basis, but I can get them filled by calling the doctor's office and picking them up at the local pharmacist. Definitely get the pill, not the capsule! So insurance will pay for most of it. The medicine itself works so well to relieve my symptoms of nausea and pain relief with just a mild sedative feeling of relaxation, so I can still work. I am so grateful for this medicine."

• Anonymous
• May 1, 2010

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2019

"I was nervous to take this medicine because of some of the reviews. But WOW! It sure works!! I had a tension headache due to being 17 weeks pregnant, and this is the only thing the doctor could prescribe me, as Tylenol was not working. I took this medicine at home first to make sure it didn't make me tired. When I got home, it kicked in within 15 minutes, and it did not make me tired! I highly recommend this for severe headaches!"

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2016

"The doctor prescribed this to me yesterday. I had a migraine for three days straight. I was desperate for relief. I get them often and really hoped to find something for once that would help me. This medicine completely took my migraine away within 20 minutes and no tension in my neck or head! I slept so great that I was ready to get up this morning before 6, which is very unusual for me because I haven't been sleeping well. I am so thankful!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 9, 2022

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• wor...
• September 15, 2009

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Ash...
• June 27, 2015

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Car...
• October 12, 2014

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "Didn't even touch my migraine. I've tried just about everything for chronic severe migraines, including daily propranolol, Imitrex, Maxalt, narcotics, etc. Only Midrin has helped. Ran out and tried this. Didn't help. Didn't notice any side effects."

• Anonymous
• November 19, 2010

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Jag...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 28, 2024

"I have had migraine headaches for over 50 years. Medications that I have taken in the past never really helped my migraine headaches. Last year, I had a horrible migraine headache that affected both sides of my head. According to my doctors, this is a rare occurrence. The pain was excruciating and resulted in my being hospitalized. The MRI taken at the hospital revealed that I had suffered from a stroke. The medication I was using before just did not help the migraine. I asked my doctor, 'There has got to be something out there that can help me avoid having another stroke due to migraine headaches.' He recommended But/Acetaminophen/Caffeine. The next migraine I had, I started taking this medication, and I was totally amazed at the quick turnaround response. After taking the tablet within about 20 minutes, the migraine was gone. Now I no longer suffer from the debilitating headaches, knowing that when I take this Rx, my migraine will stop. I highly recommend this medicine."

• WW ...
• December 15, 2015

"Worst headache ever - over 10 days of pain, trying every pain reliever, nothing helped. I even had pain when I moved or shook my head and walking down stairs. Went to the Dr. this morning, and he wasn't sure if it's from tension or allergies. Got this prescription, came home, took two, laid down, took a nap, woke up 100% better."

• Bex...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 16, 2019

"Only med that helps with my pain from migraines and cervical spondylosis. One or two a day can keep things at bay. When I have a bad day, 3-4 and sleep does the trick. I have tried every migraine med out there. Cannot take narcotic pain meds (they never help with migraines anyway). Always go back to this oldie, and in my case, goodie."

• Amd...
• September 7, 2013

"This is a miracle pill, honestly. I have had bad migraines ever since I was little, and it is the only pill that takes the edge off while the other two ingredients combine and take away the headache! Three pills a day. Honestly, it feels like you drink a few cups of coffee."

• Jes...
• December 24, 2020

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."

• Kel...
• April 10, 2017

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine "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."