Drug details

Cephadyn (butalbital and acetaminophen)

type of Analgesics, Barbiturate Combos

Cephadyn (butalbital and acetaminophen) is a combination of a barbiturate and a pain reliever and fever reducer used to treat tension headaches. Cephadyn is not for treating headaches that come and go.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• skin redness,
• rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling,
• nausea,
• upper stomach pain,
• loss of appetite,
• itching,
• dark urine,
• clay-colored stools, and
• lightheadedness,
• confusion,
• tiredness,
• seizure,
• agitation,
• restlessness,
• depression,
• pain,
• fast or pounding heartbeats,
• excitement,
• yellowing of the skin or eyes