Fiorinal (Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine)

Generic name: Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine

Other brand name: Isollyl

Fiorinal, a strong, non-narcotic pain reliever and muscle relaxant, is prescribed for the relief of tension headache symptoms caused by stress or muscle contraction in the head, neck, and shoulder area. It combines a non-narcotic, sedative barbiturate (butalbital) with a pain reliever (aspirin) and a stimulant (caffeine).

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Side Effects
as reported by "The PDR® Family Guide To Prescription Drugs®"

Most important fact about this drug:
Barbiturates such as butalbital can be habit-forming if you take them over long periods of time.

More common side effects may include:
Dizziness, drowsiness

Less common side effects may include:
Gas, light-headaches, nausea, skin problems, vomiting

Special warnings about this medication:
Fiorinal may make you drowsy or less alert; therefore, you should not drive or operate dangerous machinery or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know your response to this drug.

Taking more of this drug than your doctor has prescribed may cause dependence and symptoms of overdose.

Be especially careful with fiorinal if you are an older person or in a weakened condition, if you have any kidney, liver, or intestinal problems or an enlarged prostate gland, or if you have had a head injury. Also be cautious if you have a thyroid problem, blood clotting difficulties, or a urinary disorder.

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