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
Baclofen controls muscle spasticity in conditions such as multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. Off-label uses include alcohol dependence, GERD, intractable hiccups, nystagmus, and trigeminal neuralgia. Usual oral doses range from 5-80 mg daily for spasticity to 270 mg or higher daily for alcohol abuse treatment. Automated Intrathecal delivery through an implanted catheter and pump … Read more
Fioricet with Codeine is supplied in capsule form for oral administration. Each capsule contains: Butalbital, USP ………………. 50 mg Acetaminophen, USP ……………….300 mg Caffeine, USP ……………….40 mg Codeine Phosphate, USP ……………….30 mg Tolerance and addiction may also occur with butalbital. Tolerance means that a person needs more of the medication to achieve headache relief. Addiction … Read more
When taking gabapentin, it’s important to be aware of certain interactions, substances, and activities that can amplify side effects or reduce the medication’s effectiveness. Antacids can reduce the amount of gabapentin that the body takes in so it does not work as well. To stop this happening, if you need to take an antacid, take … Read more
Trazodone is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain. Off-Label Usage of Trazodone Trazodone is commonly prescribed off-label for conditions … Read more
Trazodone, commonly prescribed for depression, insomnia, or anxiety, can interact with other substances or medications in ways that could be harmful. Here are some examples of potentially dangerous combinations: 1. Alcohol Combining trazodone with alcohol can enhance sedation, dizziness, and impair motor coordination. It also increases the risk of overdose and respiratory depression. 2. Other … Read more
Gabapentin is a drug that is sold under numerous brand names (most commonly, Neurontin), and there are numerous generic forms of the drug. Gabapentin is formally listed as an anticonvulsant drug, meaning that it is designed to control seizures. It is also used for the control of certain types of pain, for anxiety control in … Read more
Menopause is one of the most significant events in a woman’s life and brings in a number of physiological changes that affect the life of a woman permanently. There have been a lot of speculations about the symptoms that appear before, during and after the onset of menopause. These symptoms constitute the postmenopausal syndrome; they … Read more
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage caused by prolonged high blood sugar levels and is one of the most common complications of diabetes. Prevention and treatment focus on managing blood sugar levels, alleviating symptoms, and slowing the progression of nerve damage. Foot pain is common in people who have diabetes. It’s commonly caused … Read more
Gabapentin is a medication primarily used to treat nerve-related conditions such as neuropathic pain, seizures, and sometimes anxiety disorders. Gabapentin (Neurontin) is FDA approved to treat seizures and nerve pain from shingles. But it’s often used for off-label reasons, such as nerve pain from diabetes. It can cause sexual side effects, but it’s rare. Gabapentin … Read more