Uses
Fioricet is most often used as a pain reliever, and can also be used when you have fever. The combination of the three drug elements mentioned above, work together to give drowsiness and relax the muscles in the body. Blood vessels will also be diluted if they are causing any severe headaches.

How to use this drug
You will need medical assistance when you have to take this drug. Once the drug is taken, you will need to have a glass of water completely. You may consume it with milk if you think you are not compatible with the drug. You can also line your stomach with a lot of food before taking it.

Side effects
There could be allergic reactions, and you may also face some swelling in some parts of the body. There could be serious reactions such as weak breathing or the damage of the liver. There could also be dizziness, constipation, rash, or vomiting.

Precautions
Acetaminophen content needs to be checked while you buy this drug without a prescription. The acetaminophen you can consume everyday is about 4 grams. The Butalbital in the drug will cause drowsiness, so you should not drive or perform any severe activities. Sleeping pills and sedatives like antihistamines need to be avoided when you want to use the drug Fioricet. It is also a wise idea to avoid alcohol, as it would cause too much drowsiness, and could prove to be fatal. Any kind of caffeine needs to be avoided as well.

Drug interactions
Fioricet will react with Marplan, Nardil, or Parnate, as they will result in some dangerous side effects. These are MAOI medicines, and if you have consumed it in the last two weeks, you should not use Fioricet. Any drug used for insomnia, antidepressants, as well as other pain relievers will react with this drug, and must be avoided being consumed together. Any other medicine which contains acetaminophen should be avoided while taking Fioricet as you will get an overdose of the same in your body. It is important to talk to your medical advisor about other drugs which could react with Fioricet.

Overdose
There will be several symptoms when you have an overdose of Fioricet. There will be irregular heartbeats, insomnia, sweating, seizures, vomiting, shallow breathing, pain in the abdomen. You need to seek medical attention if you suspect that you have taken an overdose of the drug.

Missed dose
One thing that you should avoid most is a double dose of the drug. Even if you forget one dose, it is always better to wait for the next dose, according to the prescribed time.

Storage
It is best stored in its own container, and has to be kept completely dry. Exposing it to too much heat may cause some reactions.