What is Fioricet ?

Fioricet contains a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

• • Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache.
  • Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow.Enhances the effects of acetaminophen.
  • Acetaminophen: Also called paracetamol (sold as Tylenol) and helps to relieve pain.

Fioricet is used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions. People who suffer from tension headaches may receive a prescription of Fioricet.

Fioricet includes three different drug ingredients that can help manage different symptoms of tension headaches.

These include:

The ingredients of Fioricet help to address pain specifically or can help to enhance the effects of the painkillers. Some types of Fioricet include codeine, which is an opiate used to treat pain. This can increase the effect of Fioricet, but also increase some of the risks for misuse or addiction.
Is Fioricet a Controlled Substance?

Fioricet is not a controlled substance but a prescription, which means that it requires a prescription and cannot be purchased over the counter.  Fioricet can only be prescribed a certain number of times following a Fioricet prescription schedule. This is to avoid abuse or dependence and to reduce the risk of addiction.