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Amidrine Alternatives Compared

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Amidrine Fioricet Ibuprofen
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Amidrine (acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate) Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) Ibuprofen
Prescription only

Prescribed for Headache. Amidrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Fioricet may be used for the short-term treatment of tension-type headaches; however, it is not a first-choice medicine because it is potentially habit-forming and causes sedation. Simpler and safer... View more

Prescription and OTC

Ibuprofen is effective for the short-term relief of minor aches and pains and also reduces inflammation. The risk of stomach-related side effects is about half that seen with aspirin although the... View more

More about Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) More about Ibuprofen
Ratings & Reviews

Amidrine has an average rating of 2.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect.

Fioricet has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 166 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect.

Ibuprofen has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 235 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

Amidrine side effects

Fioricet side effects

Ibuprofen side effects
Generic Availability

N/A

N/A

Lower cost generic
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Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 800 mg
Per Unit* $1.79
Cost* $10.74

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Dosage Forms Available

N/A
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
Brand Names

N/A

 Other acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine brands include: Anolor 300, Capacet, Phrenilin Forte, Vanatol LQ, Vanatol S, Vtol LQ, Zebutal A-G Profen, Actiprofen, Addaprin, Advil, Advil Children's, Advil Film-Coated, Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops, Advil Junior Strength, Advil Liqui-Gels, Advil Migraine, Caldolor, Cap-Profen, Children's ElixSure IB, Children's Motrin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Genpril, Help I Have An Aching Body, IBU-200, Midol IB, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Motrin, Motrin Childrens, Motrin IB, Motrin Infant Drops, Motrin Junior Strength, Motrin Migraine Pain, Motrin Pediatric, NeoProfen, Nuprin, PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Proprinal View more
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

35 hours

4 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation

D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 428 drugs are known to interact with Amidrine:

  • 50 major drug interactions (209 brand and generic names)
  • 348 moderate drug interactions (1554 brand and generic names)
  • 30 minor drug interactions (141 brand and generic names)

A total of 681 drugs are known to interact with Fioricet:

  • 47 major drug interactions (196 brand and generic names)
  • 583 moderate drug interactions (2545 brand and generic names)
  • 51 minor drug interactions (269 brand and generic names)

A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with Ibuprofen:

  • 97 major drug interactions (429 brand and generic names)
  • 285 moderate drug interactions (1105 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (80 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of dichloralphenazone such as dizziness... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with alcohol. This can cause serious side... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using ibuprofen together with alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

September 19, 1974
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A
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Patient resources

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Professional Resources

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