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How to Use
Take acetaminophenbutalbitalcaffeine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose withful
l glass of water. Take acetaminophenbutalbitalcaffeine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Never take more acetaminophenbutalbitalcaffeine than is prescribed for you. If your pain is not bein
g adequately treated, talk to your doctor. Store acetaminophenbutalbitalcaffeine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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Before Using This Medicine
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Alcohol abuse or
- Drug abuse or dependence¡XDependence on butalbital may develop; also, acetaminophen ma
cause liver damage in people who abuse alcohol
- Asthma, emphysema, or other chronic lung disease or
- Hepatitis or other liver disease or
- Hyperactivity (in children) or
- Kidne
y disease¡XThe chance of serious side effects may be increased
- Diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) or
- Mental depression or
- Overactive thyroid or
- Porphyria¡XButalbital can ma
these conditions worse
- Heart disease (severe)¡XThe caffeine in some butalbital and acetaminophen combinations can make some kinds of heart disease worse
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Special warnings about this medication
If you have been taking large amounts of this medicine, or if you have been taking it regularly for several weeks or more, do not suddenly stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your
doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely in order to lessen the chance of withdrawal side effects.
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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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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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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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