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TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 07:49 AM

So I have terrible migraines. I told my OB to prescribe me something NON narcotic and non addictive (with no codeine). He gave me fioricet. I looked it up and it has butalbital (which is ADDICTIVE).

Anyone taken this before?

***Impurrfect*** · 03-04-2008, 08:08 AM

My stepsister takes it for migraines. My stepmom, who LOVES opiate pain medicines, will not take fioricet - she says it's because it doesn't help her pain...I think it's because she doesn't get the high feeling.

I have taken it in the past for headaches, and it helped and did not give me the buzz that other pain pills do.

I'm guessing it does have the potential to be addictive, but I think it's a much lower risk than other meds.

This is just my experience....not medical advice

Since you asked your doctor to give you something NOT addictive or narcotic, I would hope he feels this med has a low risk of abuse.

Just remember, please take as prescribed. It has tylenol in it, so I wouldn't take anything else that might include tylenol.

Hope you get to feeling better!

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

MNGirlyGirl · 03-04-2008, 08:42 AM

Sorry, no experience here but if you think you will abuse it or will have to take amounts that will get you addicted, it's probably best not to take. I'd follow up with a call to the doctor and ask "what's up with this?"

Hope you find some relief for your migraines.

Sugah · 03-04-2008, 08:51 AM

If your doc feels this is safe for you to take during pregnancy, do you have someone who can hold them for you? And has he deemed Relpax and Imitrex harmful to use? Those drugs only work on migraines, do not produce a high, and to my knowledge, aren't prone to abuse.

Just a thought. If I were in your shoes, I'd be asking about them.

Peace & Love,
Sugah

TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 09:13 AM

Thanks everyone. I am going to an appt. today at 3 pm so I will talk to him about it. My husband can hold them for me but I can tell you, they don't produce any sort of high feeling for me.

I asked about the imitrex and the OB said no on that one. I used to take that before.

I have only taken one of these fiorcet's so far, no high feelings. I researched more and there are fiorcet's with the codeine in them, but this isn't one of them.

Thanks for the replies

ccgirl2 · 03-04-2008, 11:49 AM

Tired, I took it for years, and NEVER abused it; Amy's right, it never gave me that high feeling. My 10 year old daughter gets migraines now and she takes it so, yes, while I would voice my concerns, you have to take care of your health. If you don't feel entirely comfortable, you can get the doctor to dispense them, a very few at a time.

PeachyClean · 03-04-2008, 02:12 PM

A friend of mine ingests 1 or 2 drops of Oil of Orgeano... (pure stuff... from health food shop)... says it really helps.

ccgirl2 · 03-04-2008, 02:31 PM

Even with herbal remedies she must be careful as she's pregnant.

Simmion · 03-04-2008, 02:42 PM

Butalbital, yeah, it's addictive. I was on it for migraines 8 years ago. Blew me in the dirt. I was completely useless on it.

ccgirl2 · 03-04-2008, 02:45 PM

See? that's why I never got addicted. It just made me feel weird, not high. I used to get 30 and they'd last a year.

TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmion

Butalbital, yeah, it's addictive. I was on it for migraines 8 years ago. Blew me in the dirt. I was completely useless on it.

Question. How did it make you feel? The Butal that is.

I don't feel a think. Just like taking a tylenol in my opinion.

TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccgirl2

Tired, I took it for years, and NEVER abused it; Amy's right, it never gave me that high feeling. My 10 year old daughter gets migraines now and she takes it so, yes, while I would voice my concerns, you have to take care of your health. If you don't feel entirely comfortable, you can get the doctor to dispense them, a very few at a time.

You know, I really think I will be ok with it because it doesn't do a thing to me (getting "high" wise). I still will watch it and be careful. Thanks

anvilhead · 03-04-2008, 03:30 PM

thing to remember to is that just BECAUSE something has addictive properties, doesn't mean we as addicts are automatically gonna get hooked on it. it is a VERY wise thing to be cautious tho.......better safe than sorry and all that! chances are if it doesn't DO anything for ya (no woo hoo's!) it will just do what it's supposed to and you'll feel better!!!!

ccgirl2 · 03-04-2008, 04:51 PM

Just watch out for the poopies, lol

Freedom1990 · 03-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Yes, I have taken it, and that was prior to recovery.

There are alternatives like Maxalt for migraines now, completely non-narcotic. There is also one called Axert that has worked well for me.

sweetpea40 · 03-04-2008, 05:54 PM

Praying for you sweetie!!
Machele

TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccgirl2

Just watch out for the poopies, lol

DUDE!! You aren't kidding! I thought I was dreaming up things but d@mn !

TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anvilhead

thing to remember to is that just BECAUSE something has addictive properties, doesn't mean we as addicts are automatically gonna get hooked on it. it is a VERY wise thing to be cautious tho.......better safe than sorry and all that! chances are if it doesn't DO anything for ya (no woo hoo's!) it will just do what it's supposed to and you'll feel better!!!!

Nope. No woo hoo's !! I am so happy. I was just worried about it being addictive but there isn't anything great and wonderful here. Just my opinion now!

Thanks for the comment

TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom1990

Yes, I have taken it, and that was prior to recovery.

There are alternatives like Maxalt for migraines now, completely non-narcotic. There is also one called Axert that has worked well for me.

I already asked for this but I can't because I am preggo.

ccgirl2 · 03-04-2008, 07:37 PM

Snort on the poopies. Another reason not to get addicted.

When you're done with the whole pregnancy thing, I highly recommend Relpax. It's similar to Imitrex only better. A neurologist at Mass General suggested them to me. One pill does it; no high, just functionin.

My girlfriend takes Maxalt and swears by them also.

TiredMama · 03-04-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccgirl2

Snort on the poopies. Another reason not to get addicted.

When you're done with the whole pregnancy thing, I highly recommend Relpax. It's similar to Imitrex only better. A neurologist at Mass General suggested them to me. One pill does it; no high, just functionin.

My girlfriend takes Maxalt and swears by them also.

Thanks. I did take Imitrex before the pregnancy and it worked ok. Sort of made my heart race.

I will need some sort of help with them because I remember them being like 40$ for ONE pill. /faints

03-04-2008, 07:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
TiredMama Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 536	Ok. Can't win for losing or lose for winning whatever. So I have terrible migraines. I told my OB to prescribe me something NON narcotic and non addictive (with no codeine). He gave me fioricet. I looked it up and it has butalbital (which is ADDICTIVE). Anyone taken this before?

03-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
*Impurrfect* Community Greeter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 5,606	My stepsister takes it for migraines. My stepmom, who LOVES opiate pain medicines, will not take fioricet - she says it's because it doesn't help her pain...I think it's because she doesn't get the high feeling. I have taken it in the past for headaches, and it helped and did not give me the buzz that other pain pills do. I'm guessing it does have the potential to be addictive, but I think it's a much lower risk than other meds. This is just my experience....not medical advice Since you asked your doctor to give you something NOT addictive or narcotic, I would hope he feels this med has a low risk of abuse. Just remember, please take as prescribed. It has tylenol in it, so I wouldn't take anything else that might include tylenol. Hope you get to feeling better! Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer

03-04-2008, 08:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
MNGirlyGirl Good Clean Fun!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 937	Sorry, no experience here but if you think you will abuse it or will have to take amounts that will get you addicted, it's probably best not to take. I'd follow up with a call to the doctor and ask "what's up with this?" Hope you find some relief for your migraines. __________________ -- The good news is that your feelings come back...The bad news is that your feelings come back.

03-04-2008, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sugah Om, Aum, Ohm... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Punxsutawney/Pittsburgh Posts: 2,262	If your doc feels this is safe for you to take during pregnancy, do you have someone who can hold them for you? And has he deemed Relpax and Imitrex harmful to use? Those drugs only work on migraines, do not produce a high, and to my knowledge, aren't prone to abuse. Just a thought. If I were in your shoes, I'd be asking about them. Peace & Love, Sugah __________________ I don't know what happens when people die Can't seem to grasp it as hard as I try It's like a song I can hear playing right in my ear That I can't sing I can't help listening ~JB

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03-04-2008, 09:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
TiredMama Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 536	Thanks everyone. I am going to an appt. today at 3 pm so I will talk to him about it. My husband can hold them for me but I can tell you, they don't produce any sort of high feeling for me. I asked about the imitrex and the OB said no on that one. I used to take that before. I have only taken one of these fiorcet's so far, no high feelings. I researched more and there are fiorcet's with the codeine in them, but this isn't one of them. Thanks for the replies

03-04-2008, 11:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
ccgirl2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: cape cod Posts: 2,257	Tired, I took it for years, and NEVER abused it; Amy's right, it never gave me that high feeling. My 10 year old daughter gets migraines now and she takes it so, yes, while I would voice my concerns, you have to take care of your health. If you don't feel entirely comfortable, you can get the doctor to dispense them, a very few at a time.

03-04-2008, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
PeachyClean Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 374	A friend of mine ingests 1 or 2 drops of Oil of Orgeano... (pure stuff... from health food shop)... says it really helps.

03-04-2008, 02:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
ccgirl2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: cape cod Posts: 2,257	Even with herbal remedies she must be careful as she's pregnant.

03-04-2008, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Simmion Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north texas Posts: 38	Butalbital, yeah, it's addictive. I was on it for migraines 8 years ago. Blew me in the dirt. I was completely useless on it.

03-04-2008, 02:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
ccgirl2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: cape cod Posts: 2,257	See? that's why I never got addicted. It just made me feel weird, not high. I used to get 30 and they'd last a year.

03-04-2008, 03:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
anvilhead Honorary Cheesehead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7,036	thing to remember to is that just BECAUSE something has addictive properties, doesn't mean we as addicts are automatically gonna get hooked on it. it is a VERY wise thing to be cautious tho.......better safe than sorry and all that! chances are if it doesn't DO anything for ya (no woo hoo's!) it will just do what it's supposed to and you'll feel better!!!!

03-04-2008, 04:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
ccgirl2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: cape cod Posts: 2,257	Just watch out for the poopies, lol

03-04-2008, 05:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Freedom1990 Zoo Crew Keeper Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,220	Yes, I have taken it, and that was prior to recovery. There are alternatives like Maxalt for migraines now, completely non-narcotic. There is also one called Axert that has worked well for me.

03-04-2008, 05:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
sweetpea40 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hardy Ky Posts: 170 Blog Entries: 1	Praying for you sweetie!! Machele

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03-04-2008, 07:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
ccgirl2 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: cape cod Posts: 2,257	Snort on the poopies. Another reason not to get addicted. When you're done with the whole pregnancy thing, I highly recommend Relpax. It's similar to Imitrex only better. A neurologist at Mass General suggested them to me. One pill does it; no high, just functionin. My girlfriend takes Maxalt and swears by them also.

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