Fioricet Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, dry mouth, shaking (tremor), shortness of breath, increased urination, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To reduce your risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, fainting, seizures, fast/irregular heartbeat.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. 1. Lightheadedness
   2. shortness of breath

Incidence not known

1. 1. Abdominal or stomach pain
   2. black, tarry stools
   3. bleeding gums
   4. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
   5. blood in the urine or stools
   6. blurred vision
   7. change in the frequency of urination or amount of urine
   8. chills
   9. cough
   10. diarrhea
   11. difficulty with breathing
   12. difficulty with swallowing
   13. dizziness
   14. drowsiness
   15. dry mouth
   16. fainting
   17. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
   18. flushed or dry skin
   19. fruit-like breath odor
   20. hives, itching, or skin rash
   21. increased hunger
   22. increased thirst
   23. increased urination
   24. joint or muscle pain
   25. loss of appetite
   26. nausea or vomiting
   27. pinpoint red spots on the skin
   28. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
   29. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
   30. red, irritated eyes
   31. seizures
   32. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
   33. sore throat
   34. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
   35. sweating
   36. swelling of the feet or lower legs
   37. tightness in the chest
   38. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
   39. troubled breathing
   40. unexplained weight loss
   41. unusual bleeding or bruising
   42. unusual tiredness or weakness
   43. weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

1. 1. 1. Confusion as to time, place, or person
      2. dark urine
      3. difficult or painful urination
      4. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
      5. fever
      6. general feeling of discomfort or illness
      7. hallucinations
      8. headache
      9. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
      10. increased sweating
      11. irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
      12. light-colored stools
      13. loss of appetite
      14. pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
      15. restlessness
      16. sudden decrease in the amount of urine
      17. sweating
      18. trouble sleeping
      19. unpleasant breath odor
      20. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
      21. vomiting of blood
      22. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

1. 1. 1. Relaxed and calm
      2. sleepiness

Incidence not known

1. 1. 1. Anxiety
      2. bloated
      3. constipation
      4. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
      5. depression
      6. earache
      7. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
      8. false or unusual sense of well-being
      9. full feeling
      10. hearing loss
      11. heartburn
      12. heavy eyelids
      13. high energy
      14. hot spells
      15. hyperventilation
      16. irritability
      17. numbness
      18. pain in the leg
      19. passing gas
      20. sluggishness
      21. stuffy nose
      22. tingling sensation

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.