I got prescribed this the other day for migraines. It's a combination of butalbital (a barbiturate, 50 mg), acetaminophen (325 mg), and caffeine (40 mg). I have never tried barbituates before. Weighing 100 lbs, one Fioricet gives me a relaxed sedated feeling, mild numbness & a mild euphoria. As odd as it sounds, I feel clearheaded but my judgment is slightly impaired. It doesn't make me sleepy like benzos b/c of the caffeine in it so I'm actually alert. I find it really enjoyable. :thumbsup: Even though you're not supposed to mix it with alcohol I'm planning on trying one with a few sips of alcohol.
Fioricet:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fioricet
Butalbital:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butalbital
Discussion of Fioricet:
http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/threads/456743-Butalbital-%28the-barbiturate-in-Fioricet%29-Informationhttp://forum.opiophile.org/showthread.php?2157-Fioricet-%28Butalbital%29&
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Yep & with this, you don't get the sleepiness like with benzos.
I just popped a Fioricet & shit hit me immediately. No waiting for it to peak like with benzos & opiates. Really, this is quite nice. Benzos make me fall asleep & opiates give me severe nausea. When I did an internet search, it seemed like many reported having an upset stomach when taking Fioricet but I haven't experienced that. That being said I've only taken it with food in my system. Taking one, the nice feeling lasts for about 3 hours.
After the cat scan they found that I had a serious sinus infection. I took antibiotics, and the migraines stopped. a year after that it started again, and it didnt end for thirty days. I couldn't go to the doctors because I didn't have the money. I talked to TDR and he told me about the neti pot.
Since I have been using that thing my migraines have been cut down to about 1/4 and if I feel one coming on The chance of aborting it, or knocking down the severity is about 95% if I can get to the neti pot in time.
I think the sinus infections trigger my migraines, because strong odors can usually trigger them. I don't know if this can help you, but it only costs like 12 bucks for a kit. the bottle will last a few months and you can get refill packets. Its worth a shot because if you suffer from migraines you would give your left nut to do anything to stop them, and for 12 bucks its worth a try.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/sinus-pain-pressure-9/neti-pots
Yeah when I get mine they area usually "alarm clock" migraines, so I can sympathize with you. Its the worst feeling in the world, and worrying about when the next one is going to show up sucks as much.
Not sinus related. My doctor originally thought it was but my CT scan showed my sinuses are clear. The first script I was given was Zolmitpiptan. It did not help. So, my doc gave me a script for Fioricet & I'm trying it out. My husband thinks something has to be causing these headaches. I went over the side effects for my other scripts & my asthma meds have a side effect of headaches. I stopped taking the Advair & the headaches are still happening. Not sure what's causing them. I feel like my doctor should be doing tests to find out what is causing them & what not, rather than shove scripts at me.
They started me on Duract way back when I first got diagnosed. One time I went to get my script filled and the pharmacist told me I couldn't have it. I asked why, and she said the medication has been pulled off the market because its causing liver failure..
Yeah, I need to start a journal, it's just so time consuming. I just don't think it's migraines but regular headaches that are resistant to pain relievers (Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, etc). I told my doctor that I don't have sensitivity to light or sound & she still insists it's migraines & told me there are many different types of migraines. Headaches or migraines... it's really messing my life up. I have a really hard time concentrating since my head always hurts.
They can even be rebound headaches, which occurs when someone overuses or misuses pain relieving drugs to treat headaches or migraines (per WedMD). Some days I would take 10 pain relievers. :facepalm: