Comparing Fioricet vs Sumatriptan
| Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) | Sumatriptan |
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| Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) | Sumatriptan |
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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 only
Sumatriptan may be used to quickly relieve the symptoms of a migraine but may not be suitable for everyone including those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Prescribed for Cluster... View more |
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| More about Fioricet (acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine) | More about Sumatriptan | ||||||||
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Fioricet has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 168 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Sumatriptan has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 549 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Sumatriptan prices |
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| Other acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine brands include: Anolor 300, Capacet, Phrenilin Forte, Vanatol LQ, Vanatol S, Vtol LQ, Zebutal | Imitrex, Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex Statdose, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Zembrace SymTouch | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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35 hours |
6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 696 drugs are known to interact with Fioricet:
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A total of 100 drugs are known to interact with Sumatriptan:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
January 28, 2016 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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.
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