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it made the pain go away but i then had to deal with the side effects that either came with the headache or from the meds but at least the pain was gone

this medication has been used as an as needed pain reliever. This is the only medication that works for my type of headaches. This has been a wonder drug in my treatment with head pain. Thank you Dr.

I suffer from TMJ syndrome and sinusitis. I have recurring headaches. I have taken this drug on/off for 12 years. I am allergic to a lot of meds, so it’s been well-suited for me. I do know it is habit forming, as if I have to take it for several days, I do have some withdrawl symptoms.

I have terrible headaches due to sinus problems and I have found that this medicine is a blessing and I take it when needed.

Very effective medication for tension headache or migraine. Minimal side effects, i.e. drowsiness, etc.

I have been taking Fioricet as needed for about 15 years. I love it. If Fioricet doesn’t help, nothing does. I do not find it to be habit forming at all. I do find that if i take it for too many days in a row it is not as effective and then I suffer from rebound headaches.

I used Fioricet for years to not only treat my headaches, but to help with tense aches and pains in my shoulders. It was the only thing that worked and allowed me to continue with my daily routine. I did notice that after taking it for such a long time I experienced some of the withdrawls. I would reccomend taking it but follow how your doctor says to take your dosages even if you think you are starting to have a “headache” it might just be a rebound reaction.

I’ve learned to ‘live’ with headaches; often lasting up to four days or more. I was prescribed Fioricet about two years ago and I find it to be a relief not to have to ‘live’ with a headache for days anymore. I’m careful about using it and often as a last resort after trying Advil and the like. Therefore I don’t find it habit forming for me. It is an absolute relief drug.

I have been suffering from strong tension headaches since the birth of my second son. Fioricet has been wonderful. Fioricet has taken the pain away quickly and has allowed me to be a more pleasant parent to my children and a nicer co-worker.

Fioricet was the only thing that would reduce my pain effectively, but can not take on an empty stomach!

Fioricet was a God-send for my chronic headaches.

I’ve had headaches since early childood and I swear I tried everything; OTC medicines, chiropractic, acupuncture, yoga, different diets, physical therapy, ultrasound. Finally after seeing a million doctors, including two neurologists and a pain specialist, I moved to a new state and started seeing a Physician’s Assistant, who prescribed me Fioricet. What a diffrence in my life. My headaches go away within an hour or so now, instead of just “waiting it out” for 3 to 6 days. I would tell anyone with TMJ and/or tension headaches to try this. It works best if you take it as soon as you feel a headache coming on. I too tried to use it as a last resort, but I have learned that it’s not worth the suffering.

Best medicine for tension headaches.

I GET PROBABLY 4 OR 5 MIGRAINES A MONTH. I COULDN’T BEAR TO BE WITHOUT MY FIORICET. IT’S THE ONLY MEDICINE THAT SEEMS TO WORK FOR ME. IF I FEEL A HEADACHE STARTING, I TAKE 2 TABS AND WITHIN 20-30 MINS, THE HEADACHE IS GONE. IN ADDITION TO BEING A MOTHER OF 4 GIRLS, I HAVE RUN MY FAMILY DAY CARE FOR 17 YEARS AND I JUST WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO FUNCTION WITHOUT MY FIORICET. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL OTHER MEDICINESS BEFORE FIORICET, AND NOTHING SEEMED TO HELP SO I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR FIORICET. IT WORKS GREAT FOR ME. I’VE TRIED TO AVOID THINGS THAT SET OFF MY HEADACHES, LIKE NOT EATING BEFORE 2 PM, OR MY PILLOWS NOT BEING RIGHT WHEN SLEEPING, BRIGHTNESS, SOUNDS, SMELLS AND STRESS. BUT SOME CAN’T BE AVOIDED. THANK YOU.

This is a wonderful drug. It takes the pain away within a few minutes and even if the migraine doesn’t go away altogether, the pain isn’t as bad as it would be or could be, without some form of medication. Believe me I’ve tried them all. I am now on Topamax 50mg twice a day, Fioricet and Midrin.

It is the only medicine that I have found to work on my headaches and believe me I have tried so many different ones over the years.

I have tried just about every option available and this medication has been the only one to truly relieve my headache AND allow me to feel “normal” so that I am able to function.

For the first six months it worked great but now it doesn’t relieve my headaches at all. In fact the only thing it does is gives me insomnia.

BEWARE – THIS DRUG MAY GIVE REBOUND HEADACHES

I was not one prone to headaches until recently. They started at the base of my neck and continued upward until I didn’t want to move a muscle. Oddly enough, these were prescribed by my dentist due to an upcoming root canal I was getting ready for. I took one the next time I had a headache and within 30 minutes it was completely gone. I was amazed.

Have been using this drug for about 16 years now. No other migraine medicine compares to it. Have recommended it to several other migraine sufferers. In turn they have called their doctors and now they are on it. They have had the same luck I have.

I have been a suffering from migraine headaches for 20 years. I’ve tried EVERYTHING. My experience has shown if you take 2 tablets of Fioricet at the onset of one, you will do yourself a huge favor. It works. It may not eliminate your migraine but it will make it tolerable and less severe. Like others above, you have to be careful about how much you do take. I’ve found if I had a bad headache and have taken several pills, I have to then ween myself off of it by taking one pill every 4 hours over the next day or so to prevent a rebound headache. If you take many of these to relieve a headache, I recommend taking a few when your headache is gone to prevent a rebound. I make sure I carry my Fioricet with me at all times.

Works great but it does make me sleepy at first. I have found that I only have to take it once and my headache is gone for the rest of the day!

I have brain tumors and Fioricet works wonders. It makes the pain go away in about an hour. I couldn’t live without this wonder drug.

I have had almost daily headaches since I was 15. I am now 43. I would not have believed such a simple medication would have worked so well.

I was getting cluster headaches for about 3 weeks. Went to ER and they gave me a shot of Stadol, but that didn’t even take my headache away. Got Fioricet prescription filled next day (today). Haven’t had a headache all day.

Fioricet does wonders! It helps my tension headaches, especially when I am stressed!

I use Fioricet on regular basis and most of the time it seems to help.

I have been having headaches for about five months and the doctor prescribed me Fioricet and it does nothing for my headaches.

This is the only medicine I’ve ever found to actually work on my tension headaches. I have used it about 2 – 3 times a year for a few to several days in a row to knock out my headaches. This is my ‘last resort’ medication and for great reason – it works. As someone else posted, if this doesn’t work, nothing is going to work. I’m so thankful for this medication.

I had Doctor give me Fioricet and told me to come back in 3 weeks to see if it worked for me, and it was the one thing that actually worked. So I went back in 3 weeks and he told me it was not part of a healthy diet and would not give me anymore. So really what was the point of the false hope. I continue to suffer at least 2 days a week from massive headaches. My stomach is gonna fall apart from all the over the counter medicines I take way too much of, for very little relief.

Fioricet works within 15-20 minutes and you feel better than you would normally …. happy, awake, no headache, nothing can really irritate you and literally puts a smile on your face. Don’t eat them daily because they will start causing headaches and you will become tolerant and then they won’t work when you need them to.

I was originally given Fioricet after a spinal tap caused spinal headaches. I have a history of tension type headaches with pain starting at the base of the skull and then radiates upward. This medicine is the ONLY thing that works for me. Trouble is finding a doctor that will listen and give it to me. Doctors pass out Percocet and Vicodin, but seem to hate prescribing this medicine. Frustrating.

I tried this medicine today with no headache relief. I did get drowsy and all of the muscles in my body were completely relaxed, however I still had the migraine. Per my Neurologist recommendation, I waited 2 hours before taking Indocin. Still no luck. The only medicine that I have found to stop a migraine is Treximet, however that has to be taken at the FIRST sign of the migraine. Anything later and it is too late. I am glad Fioricet works well for some people, but all it does for me is causes drowsiness and muscle relaxation. I wish I could get migraine relief from it.

HAVE JUST BEEN SWITCHED TO FIORICET FOR MULTIPLE PAIN ISSUES BECAUSE DARVOCET HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF THE MARKET i HAVE FIBROMYALGIA,, NERVE ISSUES THREE TYPES OF MIGRAINS AND DYSMENORHEA. DARVOCET WASN’T PERFECT BUT IT COVERED A LOT OF THE BASES. FIOROCET STINKS. IT DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR DYSMENORHEA AND HORMONAL HEADACHES AND MAKES ME EXTREMELY TIRED. VERY LITTLE FOR THE FIBRO SORENESS AND I CAN’T HONESTLY SAY YET ABOUT THE MUSCLE SPASM AND CLUSTER HEADACHES YET, BUT I’M NOT HOLDING MY BREATH
WILL BE CALLING THE DR. TOMORROW.

Reviewer: 4freedom, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
I started taking this when I was a teenager around 15. I took them for 30 yrs. Not everyday just as needed, but many times it was everyday. It worked great for my tension headaches, and I did not notice any side effects from them. I have not taken any over the past 5 years due to changing some of my medications..I am considering starting to use it again.

Condition: Tension Headache, Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Caregiver):
I wish there was something like this over the counter you can take or something else that doesn’t require a prescription! My headaches would be gone in no time! Can’t afford them now because my insurance is very expensive! If anyone can help please email me at forsale0897@yahoo.com…thanks!

Condition: Tension Headache Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Patient):
I was prescribed this for my tenstion headaches which I was recently diagnosed with. Experienced constant headache for 5 days with stiff neck, upper back and shoulder pain. Fioricet dulled my headache and made doing everyday stuff tolerable but did not get ride of my headache. It has been 2 weeks and end the day and wake up with a headache

Condition: Tension Headache Reviewer: drday1@aol.com, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
I am shocked after using fioricet. I was living on at least 8 excedrin tablets per day for head and neck pain from arthritis. I have no idea if my bad headaches were arthritis related or not but my Dr gave me fioricet this week and I began to take it yesterday while having a really bad headache for the past evening and well into the day. I had the prescription for a few days and was not in a hurry to fill it then this headache that was severe prompted me to get in my car and go get it refilled. I have tried so many other pain medications I really had no illusions about this one until I took it and within about 6 hours the headache was gone and I was smiling again. The use of excedrin was causing me to bleed and get ulcers but it was the ONLY thing that worked on my neck and back pain from arthritis until now. I don’t quite know what to say or if it will continue to help but at this point I am ready to shout hooray and keep going with it. I always had to take excedrin to make days bearable so I have no idea if I will have to take as many fioricet. I hope not since I do not like being on strong drugs. I tend to get sleepy and tired on any I have taken in the past and to be honest pain is easier to live with that that awful groggy feeling. As for now I am in shock at how this has worked so quickly. My second day and no bad headache from the stiff neck. Over the years as a young working person I strained my body with physical abuse on the job and now in my late 60′s I am paying the price. I am always leery of good reviews but you know what? This is working so far so I wanted to share with anyone who has severe pain.

Condition: Tension Headache Reviewer: lola, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver):
This medication is a miracle!! I get tension headache’s almost everyday, I wish there was something OTC as good as this..or if there’s a website that sells this so you don’t always have to see your doctor for a refill/prescription! Fioricet is my life saver!

Condition: Tension Headache Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient):BE very careful of this drug. I was addicted for over 9 years. Have been off of it for over 3 years now. I was ordering on line and from many differenct drug companies. I was taking up to 9 pills AT ONCE because it’s effectiviness wears off. Not all people have addictive personalities and it will work for some. Just be very careful and take only as needed.

Condition: Tension Headache Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient):I have had tension and tmj headaches for over 25 years, with no relief, until I was prescribed Fioricet. I take 1 or 2 at the first sign of a headache and within the day the headache is usually under control. I usually have to take 2 doses, but it works and allows me to sleep at night.

Condition: Tension Headache Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):I have been out on long term disability for 13 years because of major disc problems in my cervical (neck) area. I get severe headaches and the only drug that has worked for me is Fioricet with Codiene. Thank God for this drug as it is the only drug that can get rid of my headaches. As soon as I feel it coming on, I take one Fioricet with Codiene and within 15 minutes my headaches are almost gone. I have been concerned about getting rebound headaches so I only take when needed. I’ve taken this drug for my headaches for over 20 years and I am so grateful that it works. Good luck and I hope this helps anyone with severe headaches and/or migranes. I understand what you are going through.

Condition: Tension Headache Reviewer: Fioricet, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
When I was pregnant with my first and 2nd babies, I was given Fioricert, (w/out the caffeine on preg) and with the caffeine and codeine another…it helped a lot. In my 3re preg.I didn’t have headaches. But one day, I had a headache that would not end. It lasted for 9 days with no relief…anyways eventually prescribed Fioricet and have been taking it 2 to 3 times a day for the past several years. I have Fibromyalgia, just diagnosed last summer, which finally explaines PROBABLY the constant headaches…so it’s helped me function and is such a relief. The only thing I am wondering is if I’m ever going to be able to get off of it after 12 years of use…However, I’m not willing to suffer headaches and I”m not willing to suffer withdrawls if suddenly taken off this med..As for the tolerance…well, I know with most people, they find it doesn’t work well after a while. I have not noticed any problems with it at all…but there are times when my headaches are way more worse than others. In which case, I must use another type of pain reliever w/it…i.e. Tramidol

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: jblair116, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient):
This usually works well for my headaches, but I have to take two for any effect. My doctor ok’d this. I haven’t experienced any negative side effects except a little drowsiness sometimes and if I take this before the headache gets TOO bad, I might feel a little “high” for about 15 minutes, but nothing over the top

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient):
I have had bad tension headaches for 25 years, sometimes so bad that I would vomit, Dr. thought I had migraines, but after trying Fioricet, and MRI showing arthritis, nerve impingement, the Fioricet works great for me, although i have to take it several times a week, I don’t mind because I finally have pain relief. At times when pain is really bad, if I take 2 then a am able to sleep better also.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: RR, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months:
I would have to say overall this medication helped with my tension headaches. However, after about 6 months of use it no longer worked for me and gradually my headaches returned. I have yet to find a doctor that can treat my headaches without prescribing me with an everyday medication I would need to rely on.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: Turbo41, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
I was prescribed this medication in 1993 and have been on it off/on for years; although the best 6 or 7 years, I would venture to say I became very addicted. Initially, the medicaion worked great, but I wasn’t abusing them! Once you start taking more than the recommended dosage, you WILL become hooked. One of the noted side effects is “intoxicated feeling.” I did experience this almost within a few minutes of swallowing two pills. But the after effects are awful. Sure, I felt great, talkative, energetic, etc. for about 15/20 minutes but it’s SO not worth it because when I would come down from it, I would be incredibly groggy, would just want to sleep, had horrific rebound headaches, became nausesous, and lost any and all ambition to do or accomplish anything. My concentration was also incredibly slowed down when on this drug. If I have a regular tension headache, I find taking a couple of over the counter Ibuprofen or Excedrin is better. Take it from me – keep taking this stuff and you WILL become hooked!

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: (Patient) :
This medication works! Persons whom experience chronic headaches can certainly benefit from it. The chance of addiction is very low for pts with a true medical issue, so please don’t go on and on about how addictive it is.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: Gene, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient):
This medication acts a lot quicker than Tylanol or any other medication I have taken for my tension headache. I have been on this medication for a few years without any side effects.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: hurting, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient):
I have had regular tension headaches for 5 years, along with a migraine twice monthly. Doctors have given me many different preventatives, none work. Imitrex seems to be all they want to prescribe for pain, then it does not ever work, and I have no “safety net” to relieve the pain. Fioricet works every time, even daily for short periods. I cannot find a doctor now that will prescribe it since I moved to a new town. All the doctors are taught that it causes rebound headache and only prescribe triptan meds for their headache patients. I am very frustrated to suffer several times a week with headache pain with not relief. Please someone write a comment with answers to my dilema.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: lindy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
I have been having tension headaches with buzzing in my head for over a year now. Nothing had worked. This medication is a god send to me. I dont care about the addiction to it. If it works I dont consider it to be an addiction but a medication that does what it is suppose to do. Great stuff, headaches are gone and so it the buzzing that was driving me out of my mind.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient):
I can always feel my neck tightnening up right before a migraine hits… with this medication i can take it before it hits and it takes effect very quickly. It has been a wonder drug for me!!

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 265donna, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient) :
I have both migraines and tension headaches…I wake with the tension headaches almost every morning. I take 2 fioricet and it usually takes it away. I also take a prescription for migraine. My tension headaches will sometimes turn into a migraine if I don’t catch it early. I’ve been taking fioricet for about 7 years and only take 2 in the am.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: Joan, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
I have been taking for years, without it I would be house-bound afraid to go anyway in fear of getting a mirgraine. If I don’t take it soon enough I will end up in ER. Dr.s worry about patients getting addicted, they should be worried about there patients having as normal life as they can. I get headache’s everyday.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient):
I have to take it at the very beginning for it to work the downside is it is hard to sleep at night when I take it in the afternoon

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: bsnj420, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
not to sure about the details of this drug.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: Clay, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
I have only been taking this for a week. I thought I should have some relief but I don’t.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: Brittany, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient):
I get both Migraine and Tension H/A’s- It’s still hard for me to swallow since the med isn’t coaded. I find taking it with milk helps it go down alot easier. Taking two is not what I recommend if you’re a 1st time user. It is addicting if you take 2 all the times b/c of the way it makes you feel. I’ve been on it for 7 years and sometimes go weeks without it and never crave the drug itself (but im also on topamax and Lamictal)

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
I am pleased with this medication. It helped my headaches very much. Thanks Doc.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: krissie6886, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient):
I LOVE THIS MEDICATION I HAVE BEEN THROUGH ISOMETH IMITREX AND TREXIMEX AND NONE OF THEM HAVE WORKED UNTIL MY DOCTOR TRYED ME ON THIS!I HAVE HEADACHES,MIGRAINS AND TENSION HEADACHES EVERY SINGLE DAY AND HAVE HAD THEM SINCE THE BIRTH OF MY DAUGHTER 4 YEARS AGO THERE IS NOTHING THAT SHOWS UP IN CT SCANS OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT TELLS WHY I HAVE THEM BUT IM VERY THANKFUL AFTER 3 DIFFERENT MEDICATION LATER I FOUND ONE THAT WORKED!I HAVE TO TAKE ON AS SOON AS I WAKE UP MOST DAYS BECAUSE I ALREADY HAVE A HEADACHE BUT SOON AFTER ITS GONE FOR ABOUT 4HOURS THEN I HAVE TO TAKE ANOTHER ONE SO ON A VERY LONG DAY I HAVE TO TAKE BETWEEN 3 TO 4 BUT THERES OTHER DAYS I ONLY TAKE 1 OR 2! BUT IM VERY THANKFUL FOR THEM AND I HOPE THAT THEY ALSO WILL CONTINUE TO HELP PEOPLE THAT ARE IN MY SHOES!GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: headacheman, 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient):
Fioricet is a wonderful drug for headaches of all sorts, I do not understand why some ER’S and Physicians are reluctant to prescribe it, My opinion is to promote new drugs eg. Treximet which is formulated with Imitrex and Naprosyn BEWARE of these new drugs they more then likely are being tested on us! Stick with Fioricet, my fellow migraine/ tension headache sufferers.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: Bern561952, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
Have become addicted and went into a recovery center to start detoxing; now have two weeks clean. What are the side-effects of detoxing from this medicine?

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient):
I have been suffering from serious headaches for a long time. Also my eye sockets burned and hurt. This medication (fioricet) has made a signifant difference. I only use it when needed. I have not had any side effects so far.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient):
It has helped with the headaches, but I now take it for anxiety, to sleep @ night, get through the day. I am working on decreasing my daily intake.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
well it seems to rid my headaches but they tend to come back, and I can not work while taking it, it makes me very sleepy and dizzy.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: panther2123, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient):
I have been on this medication for a year now. It helps with the tention headaches but i have to go in and get a shot for my mygrains. If i don’t have it my head and shoulders hurt real bad. My doctor won’t proscribe it the er doctor does because he knows how a tention headache is. I just wish i could go with out and get better i am tired of taking pills. But i would say this is the only thing that helps

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient):
I have been living with daily headaches for over 30 years. The fioricet has helped me significantly and assisted me in my daily functioning. However, my headaches have not decreased.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient):
Once I felt a headache, I took this medication and felt relief within 15 minutes.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: tuffy19604@msn.com, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
have migrane headaches since age 25., have tried other methods but hey havent successful. The only medication that has worjed for me is fioricet. thank you

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient):
I have a lot of nerve damage in my neck & get headaches that go up the back of my head – this is the only medication that works for me.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
I started taking Fiorinal in 1991 for mixed muscle tension/migraine headaches that started after an anesthesia headache that took a blood patch to stop. I spent about 2 years experimenting with various migraine/depression meds and had adverse reactions to them all. This ended my career. After about 3 years, I added Imitrex which handled the migraine component better than Fiorinal alone. Then, I switched to Fioicet to reduce aspirin stomach upset. Have about 1 migraine and 10-15 muscle tension headaches per month. Fioricet always works for me without any adverse reactions. Many doctors are reluctant prescribe fioricet because of addiction fears or rebound headache possibilities. If it works for you, and your doctor won’t prescribe it, find a doctor that also works for you. Best taken on an empty stomach with a warm caffeine free liquid. Before bed, take it wth warm milk.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: mike, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient):
works just fine for me, no side effects at all. kicks in quickly, and the head ache does not come back. the only problem is the caffeine, not the best thing to take before bed.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: sapphireheart926@hotmail.com, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient):
This medication has helped with my tension headaches, but I don’t like the fact that it relaxes me so much I fall asleep somtimes. I don’t like taking it durring the day at work, and it works best if you take it right when you feel the headache comming on.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient):
as a long time suffer of cluster headaches this helped more than any migrane pill

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: robaam136@hotmail.com, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
For years I suffered from severe headaches. My doctor gave me a label “Mixed Headache Syndrome” which basically means I have different types of headaches…tension, migraine, menstrual. Before getting the correct combination of meds, I would pace the floor for hours and then hang over the toilet throwing up. The combination that really works for me is … Fioricet (especially for the tension headaches that go up the back of the neck), fioricet with codeine if it increases, relpax for the migraines, especially the ones with the aura/the bright flashing lights in front of my eyes. If all these don’t kick in, I take tranxene to knock me out. It’s better than showing up at the Emergency Room or wishing you were dead. I have 8 sisters and we all carry Fioricet for our headaches.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
works good but i only take it at night and would be nervous to take it at work cuz it makes me slightly sleepy!

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: j868jenn, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
I had a headache last Sunday-Friday, it would be fleeting but intense for a few seconds every few hours. I was prescribed this on Friday and ever since feel like a new person!

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
I have had bad migraine for a week and a half. My doctor gave me this cause I am pregnate and regular tylnol didn’t help. I haven’t really noticed it helping much but I hope after time it will.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: kari.eloise, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient):
This medication has worked wonders for my constant headaches. I have only really noticed dizziness as a side effect. Works better on a empty stomach.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: Milo, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient):
This medication worked pretty well to relieve my tension headaches. *However,* my previous doctor prescribed this along with Soma (even writing them on the same prescription slip) and never told me not to take them together. It was a disastrous and possibly life-threatening experiencing experience. So now I don’t even keep the same medications in the same drawer! It is an effective medication, and I never suffered any kind of difficulty stopping it, but definitely do not mix it with either Soma or alcohol (as it contains acetaminophen as well).

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: alb, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
can you take this while pregnant? my doctor gave it to me, but i’m not sure how safe it is. How often/ how much can you take safely? and what miligram is it, My bottle doesn’t say.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: jillian, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
This medicine usually works pretty well for getting rid of my headaches. The downfall is that is makes me very sleepy and if I take it at night, I have trouble getting up the next morning and I stay pretty groggy for most of the next day. If I take it during the day, I usually end up falling asleep about 2 to 3 hrs after taking it.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient):
I had a terrible headache/ sinus and thought I was going to coem unglued and had a sample of this from the doctor, I was reluctant but thought nothing else worked at all over the counter.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: shugga mama, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient):
I have suffered from tension heahaches for a long while. Finally, I found something that helps. I have very little side effects. It makes me just relax.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: theblonde, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more:
This is the most successful medication (with absolutely NO side effects) I’ve taken for headaches. I have used it for over 20 years and trust it completely. There was never even a suggestion of dependence associated with this treatment.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: tlc01, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient):
Wonderful drug for tension headaches. Have been taking it now for 5 years with no problems, although my doctor is now recommending that I stop taking it and take topomax. I have not yet had the opportunity to discuss this further with him. His nurse indicated some problem with the drug that has recently been brought to his attention.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: ilicas, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient):
This medication is effective in the relief of tension headaches. I have been using it for 6 months now and have noticed no side effects.

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: sady, 25-34 Female (Patient):
i have been back on this med for 3 weeks now, its been wonderful, i have not had 1 headache since, im sticking with it

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: SANDRAHEMER, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient):
I HAVE FOUND FIORICET TO BE AWESOME FOR MY HEADACHES, I HAD STOPPED THE TAKING, AND JUST THIS WEEK HAD A HEADACHE FOR 4 DAYS STRIGHT, WENT BACK TO THE DOCTOR, PICKED UP MEDS, SLEPT FOR 3 HOURS, WOKE UP, AND IT WAS A HEAVEN, WOW, I LOVE THIS MED…..

Condition: Tension Headache
Reviewer: tension, 13-18 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient):
I think this med is pretty good, i really enjoy the relaxing feeling, and that is the part that could become addictive, i never though i would have to rely on pills to live my life, i feel that i have grown a dependency on this med, i also have taken oxycodone, that worked better than anything but i cant get prescribed to that, but i am satisfied with this drug the only problem is i end up having to take more that prescribed, just like i did with my dolgic plus. If anyone else finds this med addictive, or dependant, please reply to me, oerall though great med