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Zebutal at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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 Zebutal (Generic
Esgic Plus) / Butalbital and acetaminophen (byoo-TAL-bi-tal and
a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen) combination is a pain reliever and relaxant. It is
used to treat tension headaches. Butalbital belongs to the group of
medicines called barbiturates (bar-BI-tyoo-rates) . Barbiturates act in
the central nervous system (CNS) to produce their effects. |
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. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Zebutal Use Indication:
Take Zebutal medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not
take Zebutal more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it
for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If
butalbital and acetaminophen combination is taken regularly
(for example, every day), it may become habit-forming (causing
mental or physical dependence). The caffeine in some
butalbital and acetaminophen combinations can also increase
the chance of dependence. Dependence is especially likely to
occur in patients who take these medicines to relieve frequent
headaches. Taking too much of Zebutal medicine may also lead
to liver damage or other medical problems.
Zebutal medicine will relieve a headache best if you take it
as soon as the headache begins. If you get warning signs of a
migraine, take Zebutal medicine as soon as you are sure that the
migraine is coming. This may even stop the headache pain from
occurring. Lying down in a quiet, dark room for a while after
taking Zebutal also helps to relieve headaches.
People who get a lot of headaches may need to take a different
medicine to help prevent headaches. It is important that you
follow your doctor's directions about taking the other
medicine, even if your headaches continue to occur.
Headache-preventing medicines may take several weeks to start
working. Even after they do start working, your headaches may
not go away completely. However, your headaches should occur
less often, and they should be less severe and easier to
relieve than before. This will reduce the amount of headache
relievers that you need. If you do not notice any improvement
after several weeks of headache-preventing treatment, check
with your doctor.
Zebutal
Medication Side Effects:
Check
with your doctor immediately if any of the following Zebutal side
effects occur, especially if several of them occur together:
Rare
Bleeding or crusting sores on lips; chest pain; fever with or
without chills; hive-like swellings (large) on eyelids, face,
lips, and/or tongue ; muscle cramps or pain; red, thickened,
or scaly skin; shortness of breath, troubled breathing,
tightness in chest, or wheezing; skin rash, itching, or hives;
sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth (painful); sore throat
Symptoms of Zebutal overdose
Anxiety, confusion, excitement, irritability, nervousness,
restlessness, or trouble in sleeping (severe, especially with
products containing caffeine) ; convulsions (seizures) (for
products containing caffeine); diarrhea, especially if
occurring together with increased sweating, loss of appetite,
and stomach cramps or pain; dizziness, lightheadedness,
drowsiness, or weakness, (severe) ; frequent urination (for
products containing caffeine) ; hallucinations (seeing,
hearing, or feeling things that are not there); increased
sensitivity to touch or pain (for products containing
caffeine); muscle trembling or twitching (for products
containing caffeine); nausea or vomiting, sometimes with
blood; ringing or other sounds in ears (for products
containing caffeine); seeing flashes of ``zig-zag'' lights
(for products containing caffeine); shortness of breath or
unusually slow or troubled breathing; slow, fast, or irregular
heartbeat; slurred speech; staggering; swelling, pain, or
tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area; unusual
movements of the eyes
Precautions on using Zebutal Medication
Check
the labels of all nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) or
prescription medicines you now take. If any contain a
barbiturate or acetaminophen, check with your health care
professional. Taking them together with Zebutal medicine may
cause an overdose.
The butalbital in Zebutal
medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS
depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system,
possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants
are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies,
or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine;
other prescription pain medicine; narcotics; other
barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or
anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Also, drinking
large amounts of alcoholic beverages regularly while taking Zebutal
medicine may increase the chance of liver damage, especially if you take
more of Zebutal medicine than your doctor ordered or
if you take it regularly for a long time. Therefore, do not
drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your doctor before
taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using
this medicine.
Zebutal
medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or
lightheaded. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine
before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could
be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and
clearheaded.
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