What is Acetaminophen-butalbital?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Bupap Cephadyn Phrenilin
See also: Butalbital
Butalbital, a barbituate, and acetaminophen, an analgesic, are combined for the relief of symptoms related to tension or muscle contraction headache.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine headaches | 19 | 2 | |
| Headaches | 8 | 7 | |
| Pain | 5 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 0 | |
| Back pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Cluster headaches | 1 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 9 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Acetaminophen-butalbital
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Problems concentrating | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Acetaminophen-butalbital
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 4 | |
| Doctor's advice | 3 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Personal research | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Acetaminophen-butalbital
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 2 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Acetaminophen-butalbital and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Indomethacin (Indocin) | 1 | |
| Tramadol (Ultram) | 1 |
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