Comparing Fioricet vs Motrin
Fioricet | Motrin |
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Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) | Motrin (ibuprofen) |
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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
Prescribed for Back Pain, Chronic Myofascial Pain, Aseptic Necrosis, Costochondritis, Gout - Acute, Headache, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, Dysautonomia... View more |
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More about Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) | More about (ibuprofen) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Fioricet has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 165 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
Motrin has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||
See also: Fioricet side effects in more detail. |
See also: Motrin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine brands include: Anolor 300, Capacet, Phrenilin Forte, Vanatol LQ, Vanatol S, Vtol LQ, Zebutal | Other ibuprofen brands include: 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 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. | ||
35 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 678 drugs are known to interact with Fioricet:
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A total of 395 drugs are known to interact with Motrin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
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First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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