Butalbital APAP Information

The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Please consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other prescription or non-prescription medication.

About Butalbital APAP

Butalbital APAP Directions

To prevent upset stomach, take Butalbital APAP with food or milk. Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs. Once the pain becomes intense, Butalbital APAP is not as effective in relieving it. Take Butalbital APAP as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take Butalbital APAP more frequently without your doctor's approval.

Butalbital APAP Side Effects

Butalbital APAP May cause lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, and sleeping disturbances the first few days as your body adjusts to Butalbital APAP. If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: a rapid / irregular heartbeat. An allergic reaction to Butalbital APAP is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Butalbital APAP Precautions

Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: serious liver disease, alcohol or narcotic dependence, emotional/mental conditions, heart disease (arrhythmias, recent MI), stomach/intestinal ulcers, any allergies. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. To prevent oversedation, avoid using alcohol and other sedative type medications while taking Butalbital APAP. Butalbital APAP may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Butalbital APAP contains caffeine. Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages while taking Butalbital APAP as excessive nervousness and irritability can occur. Butalbital APAP should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Small amounts of Butalbital APAP appear in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Drug Interactions with Butalbital APAP

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: "blood thinners". Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.g., sedatives), tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine, or tricyclics such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine), muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine). Because Butalbital APAP contains acetaminophen, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medications containing acetaminophen which is commonly found in nonprescription pain relievers and cough-and-cold products. Read labels carefully to check ingredients. Butalbital APAP may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Butalbital APAP Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Butalbital APAP overdose may include vomiting, unusual drowsiness, lack of feeling alert, slow or shallow breathing, cold or clammy skin, loss of consciousness, dark urine, stomach pain, and extreme fatigue.

Missed Dose of Butalbital APAP

If you miss a dose of Butalbital APAP, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose of Butalbital APAP to catch up.