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Can Fioricet Twice/day After Repair Are There Risks To Using Daily?

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Posted on Wed, 6 Nov 2024
Question: my friend had back surgery then had to have repair of dura, she was having headaches so given fioricet twice/day after repair, are there risks to using daily?
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be habit forming.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think she may need to take fioricet because it can be necessary for her for the headache.
It contains butalbital which can be habit forming and also it can damage the liver functions if used in large amount.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
thanks.
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Can Fioricet Twice/day After Repair Are There Risks To Using Daily?

Brief Answer: Can be habit forming. Detailed Answer: Hello, I read your query and here is my advice. I think she may need to take fioricet because it can be necessary for her for the headache. It contains butalbital which can be habit forming and also it can damage the liver functions if used in large amount. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. thanks.