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Side Effects of This Medicine
Although side effects from acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
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upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- depression
- lightheadedness
- confusion
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Acetaminophen ispain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is inclass of drugs called barbiturates that slow down your central nervous system (brain and nerve impulses) causing relaxation. Caffeine i
s believed to constrict dilated blood vessels that may contribute to tension headaches. Together, acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine - Esgic is used to relieve complex tension (muscle contraction
) headaches although precisely how it works is unknown. Acetamino phenbutalbital caffeine - Esgic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not takedouble dose of Esgic . Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking your next dose.
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Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine unless your doctor approves. Many other medicines contain acetaminophen, especially over-the-counter pain, fever,
cold, and allergy medications. Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with acetaminophenbutalbitalcaffeine. Talk to your doctor and pharmac
ist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
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Before Using This Medicine
Before taking acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to acetaminophen, butalbital, caffeine, or any other drugs.
tell your doctor if
you have or have ever had liver disease, porphyria, or depression.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking this
medication, call your doctor.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can
add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
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How should you take this medication?
Take this medicine 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. If butalbital and acetaminophen co
mbination is taken regularly (for example, every day), it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence). The caffeine in some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations can also incr
ease the chance of dependence. Dependence is especially likely to occur in patients who take these medicines to relieve frequent headaches. Taking too much of this medicine may also lead to liver dama
ge or other medical problems.
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