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Esgic (butalbital, acetaminophen and caffeine capsules)

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Esgic (butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine capsule) is a combination of a barbiturate, a non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic, and a central nervous system stimulant indicated for the relief of the symptom complex of tension (or muscle contraction) headache.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • lightheadedness
  • sedation
  • shortness of breath
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain, and
  • intoxicated feeling