Side effects for any drug are difficult to predict, but commonly reported side effects for Fioricet include:
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Intoxicated feeling
Light-headedness
Nausea
Vomiting
Sedation
Addiction
Shortness of breath
Abdominal pain
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Fioricet and Esgic are brand name drugs made from a combination of butalbital (a barbiturate, 50 mg), acetaminophen (325 mg), and caffeine (40 mg). They are indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. Although not indicated, they are commonly used to treat migraines and other pain related ailments. Note that Fioricet (and some other pain medications) are implicated as causing repeat headaches with over-use (see NYT citation below)
Fioricet is indicated for the treatment of complex and muscle contraction headaches. It is also commonly prescribed for migraines although it is not FDA indicated for this use. The usual adult dose is 1-2 tablets every four hours as needed, not exceeding six tablets in a 24 hour period.
Radiation therapy is in itself painless. Many low-dose palliative treatments (for example, radiotherapy to bony metastases) cause minimal or no side effects, although short-term pain flare up can be experienced in the days following treatment due to oedema compressing nerves in the treated area. Treatment to higher doses causes varying side effects during treatment (acute side effects), in the months or years following treatment (long-term side effects), or after re-treatment (cumulative side effects). The nature, severity, and longevity of side effects depends on the organs that receive the radiation, the treatment itself (type of radiation, dose, fractionation, concurrent chemotherapy), and
Side effects of prazepam are less profound than with other benzodiazepines.[7] Excessive drowsiness and with longer term use drug dependence are the most common side effects of prazepam.[8][9] Side effects such as fatigue or "feeling spacey" can also occur but less commonly than with other benzodiazepines. Other side effects include feebleness, clumsiness, lethargic, clouded thinking and mentally slowness.[10][11][12]
Side effects of prazepam are less profound than with other benzodiazepines.[7] Excessive drowsiness and with longer term use drug dependence are the most common side effects of prazepam.[8][9] Side effects such as fatigue or "feeling spacey" can also occur but less commonly than with other benzodiazepines. Other side effects include feebleness, clumsiness, lethargic, clouded thinking and mentally slowness.
Variations Phrenilin is an equivalent combination of butalbital and acetaminophen, without the caffeine (325/50). Esgic Plus and Phrenilin Forte contains 500 and 650 miligrams of acetaminophen respectively, instead of 325 milligrams. Additionally, Esgic Plus contains 40 milligrams of caffeine. Fiorinal contains aspirin instead of acetaminophen. Fiorinal and Fioricet also come as combination drugs with codeine called Fiorinal with Codeine and Fioricet with Codeine, respectively, which add 30 milligrams of codeine phosphate to each mixture.
Side effects (for the women's formulas) may include temporary burning/irritation of the vaginal area, moderate drowsiness, and headache similar to a sinus headache, and hives. Personal Product's 1-Day brand literature also includes upper respiratory infection in its list of side effects. These side effects may be only temporary, and do not interfere with the patient's comfort enough to outweigh the end result.
The most significant side-effects of loxapine are excessive salivation and indifference to surroundings. Loxapine, if administered to individuals without schizophrenia, causes emotional quieting and insensitivity. In persons with psychosis, it may control aggressive behaviour and restlessness, and reduce the severity of hallucinations and delusions. Other Side effects include tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, extrapyramidal side effects, tremor, gynecomastia and sedation.
Common side effects include: Low blood pressure (11% of patients) Headache Nausea Slow heart rate More rare side effects include: Confusion Paresthesia Somnolence Tremors
Dysphoria, Sedation, Hypotension resulting from peripheral alpha adrenoceptor blockade, Prolongation of QT interval which can lead to Torsades de Pointes, Extrapyramidal side effects such as dystonic reactions/ neuroleptic malignant syndrome - If you experience any of the rare side-effects such as spasms of the face, one should have diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or Benztropine (Cogentin) injected into their IV to block the effects of the drug. If one is at home, fast acting Benadryl dissolving mouth strips should be taken followed by a pill.