Fioricet taper....

[sons2]

Hi guys

I can't seem to kick this darn thing.......I have tapered off many things, and quit them all together. But this one is a tough one for me. I am currently taking around 10 to 15 per day, I think the rebound headaches are killing me, but also, when I try, my head gets soooo foggy, can't function.

Any info would be so very helpful...........

Thanks so very much!

sons2

[ozzybug]

Oh Sons-
I'm sorry you are having a hard time with this. It makes it very hard to stay off the meds when the wds are coming at you full steam ahead. I don't know what advice to give as far as tapering, but keep checking back because there are people here who can give you some sound advice.

I just wanted to drop you a quick line and let you know you have our support. You made a brave choice, and if you stick with it, you will hopefully be feeling much better soon sweetie.

Hang in there and take one day at a time. Get support from where ever you can find it, whether its NA, family, friends, these boards, etc. You can do it, and once you get over this very first, hard part, things will get better for you.

Good Luck!!
Lezlee

[lorriem]

Originally Posted by sons2

Hi guys

I can't seem to kick this darn thing.......I have tapered off many things, and quit them all together. But this one is a tough one for me. I am currently taking around 10 to 15 per day, I think the rebound headaches are killing me, but also, when I try, my head gets soooo foggy, can't function.

Any info would be so very helpful...........

Thanks so very much!

sons2

After taking fioricet for over 20 years I stopped.I was scared but it was easy for me. I did only take 4 sometimes 5 a day but I tapered by taking 3 a day for 4 days then 2 a day for 4 days then 1 for 4 days then none.I do take an extra neuronton a day 4 rather then three and that seems to help my migraines a bit but I am still checking for a drug to help me with the horrid pain of migraines. Seems that fioricet was a good drug for me. Rather not take it again though. I am sure you can do it with a taper similar to mine just a bit longer.Good luck and BTW no WD at all.

[sons2]

Thank you guys sooo much for the info, and the support! I am curious though...what is Neuronton? I have suffered from migraines for over 20 years and never heard of that one. I take Inderal to prevent them, imitrex if it gets really bad and the stupid Fioricet to maintain them. Thanks again!

Blessings to all
sons2

[zach016]

hi sons,

Many have run into problems with Fiorinal or Fioricet. So much so that they have been banned insome countries and Dr.'s can't Rx them anymore. (Italy is one)

The butalbital is a barbituate so they are supposed to be tapered similar to benzo's. Serious problems can happen if done too fast.

Some can do it fast without problems, but why take that chance. Did you do a search here and use Fioricet and/or Fiorinal?

Good luck // zach