Take Trazodone only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have … Read more
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your … Read more
Cautions with other medicines Many medicines can affect the way trazodone works, and trazodone can do the same to other medicines. Both can increase the chances of you having side effects. Tell your doctor if you’re taking any of these medicines before you start trazodone: tranylcypromine, phenelzine or isocarboxazid (for depression), or selegiline (for Parkinson’s … Read more
Trazodone is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of drugs called serotonin receptor antagonists and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs). While trazodone is not a true member of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) class of antidepressants, it does still share many properties of the SSRIs. Trazodone is used to treat major depressive disorder. It may help … Read more
Gabapentin immediate-release (IR) is FDA approved to treat certain types of seizures and postherpetic neuralgia. It’s also used off-label for several conditions, such as alcohol use disorder, fibromyalgia, and anxiety. And it’s prescribed for other types of nerve pain, such as sciatica and nerve pain from diabetes. Gabapentin is also available in two extended-release (ER) forms: Gralise and Horizant. Gralise is approved for postherpetic neuralgia. Horizant is approved for postherpetic … Read more
Why is Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine prescribed? Acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine is used to relieve tension headaches. Acetaminophen is in a class of medications called analgesics (pain relievers). It works by changing the way the body senses pain. Butalbital is in a class of medications called barbiturates. It works by having a relaxing effect on … Read more
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking Butalbital APAP Caffeine, it is especially important that … Read more
Fioricet capsules contain 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. Fioricet … Read more
Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine combination is used to relieve symptoms of tension (or muscle contraction) headaches. Extended and repeated use of this product is not recommended. Butalbital belongs to the group of medicines called barbiturates. They act in the central nervous system (CNS) to produce their effects. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and … Read more
Fioricet is a medication that is used in the treatment of tension headaches. It is the brand name for the combination of butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine. While it can provide needed relief for pain, Fioricet should also be used with caution. Since Fioricet is a combination of several different medications, it can be dangerous when mixed with … Read more