Doctors' Answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" - Fioninal


These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.

General Information
Question: Please tell me all you can about fioninal.

Answer: Fioninal is a trade name for a pill which is a combination of butalbital 50 mg(a short acting barbiturate), aspirin 325 mg and caffeine 40 mg. The drug is used for different purposes-commonly for migraine headaches. Side effects include gastric irritation(from the aspirin) and sedation (butalbital). It is potentially addicting in continuing doses.

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