Drug details

Fiorinal with Codeine (butalbital compound with codeine)

type of Analgesics, Opioid Combos, Analgesics, NSAID/Opioid Combos, Barbiturate

Fiorinal with Codeine (butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine phosphate) is a combination of a pain reliever/anti-inflammatory/fever reducer, a barbiturate, a vasoconstrictor, and a narcotic pain reliever (opiate-type) used to relieve complex tension headaches. Fiorinal with Codeine is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • nausea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • vomiting,
  • fever,
  • lightheadedness,
  • confusion,
  • dizziness,
  • diarrhea
  • sweating,
  • weakness,
  • noisy breathing,
  • agitation,
  • shivering,
  • slow heart rate,
  • shallow breathing,
  • ,
  • hallucinations,
  • bloody or tarry stools,
  • coughing up blood,
  • vomit that looks like coffee grounds,
  • twitching,
  • unusual thoughts or behavior,
  • fast heart rate,
  • easy bruising or bleeding,
  • blue colored lips,
  • difficulty to wake up,
  • loss of coordination, and
  • severe constipation,
  • slow breathing with long pauses,
  • sighing,
  • breathing that stops during sleep,
  • weak pulse,
  • worsening tiredness,
  • bleeding gums,
  • nosebleeds,
  • muscle stiffness
The following drugs are related to Fiorinal with Codeine, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Trudhesa (dihydroergotamine mesylate nasal spray)
  • Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm injection)
  • Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr injection for intravenous use)
  • Migergot (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine suppositories)
  • Ubrelvy (ubrogepant tablets)
  • Zavzpret (zavegepant nasal spray)
The following supplements are related to Fiorinal with Codeine, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Peppermint (s.)