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May 27, 2012

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Introduction

Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches among adults. They are commonly referred to as stress headaches.

A tension headache may appear periodically ("episodic," less than 15 days per month) or daily ("chronic," more than 15 days per month). An episodic tension headache may be described as a mild to moderate constant band-like pain, tightness, or pressure around the forehead or back of the head and neck.

These headaches may last from 30 minutes to several days. Episodic tension headaches usually begin gradually, and often occur in the middle of the day.

The "severity" of a tension headache increases significantly with its frequency. Chronic tension headaches come and go over a prolonged period of time. The pain is usually throbbing and affects the front, top, or sides of the head. Although the pain may vary in intensity throughout the day, the pain is almost always present. Chronic tension headaches do not affec...

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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Fiorinal with Codeine (butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine phosphate) is used to relieve complex tension headaches. Fiorinal with Codeine is a combination of aspirin, a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory and fever reducer; butalbital, a barbiturate; caffeine, a vasoconstrictor; along with codeine, a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type). This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, gas, shaking (tremor), lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness.

Dose of Fiorinal with Codeine is 1 or 2 capsules every 4 hours. Total daily dosage should not exceed 6 capsules. Fiorinal with Codeine may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, anticoagulants, probenecid or sulfinpyrazone, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin and other salicylates (forms of aspirin), steroids, or insulin and oral anti-diabetic drugs. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Fiorinal with Codeine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. This drug passes into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug. Butalbital and codeine are both habit-forming and potentially abusable. Withdrawal symptoms may occur when you stop taking this medication.

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Fiorinal with Codeine Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Fiorinal® with Codeine (Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules, USP) is indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.

Evidence supporting the efficacy of Fiorinal® with Codeine (Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules, USP) is derived from 2 multi-clinic trials that compared patients with tension headache randomly assigned to 4 parallel treatments: Fiorinal® with Codeine (Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate Capsules, USP), codeine, Fiorinal® (Butalbital, Aspir...

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Fiorinal with Codeine Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shallow breathing, slow heart rate;
fast or pounding heart rate, muscle twitching;
confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;
black, bloody, or tarry stools;
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
problems with urination; or
nausea, stomach pain, low...

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Fiorinal with Codeine Consumer Information: Uses

This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Aspirin helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of aspirin. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health ca...

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