Fiorinal Withdrawal and Detox

Fiorinal is a medication given to patients who suffer from tension headaches. Fiorinal is a combination medication that includes aspirin, barbiturates, and caffeine. Just like any other medication, Fiorinal has the potential to produce certain side effects.

What is Fiorinal?

Fiorinal is a medication given to patients who suffer from tension headaches. Fiorinal is a combination medication which includes aspirin, barbiturates and caffeine.

Just like any other medication, Fiorinal has the potential to produce certain side effects. Common side effects associated with Fiorinal treatment include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, gas, tremors, lightheadedness, dizziness and drowsiness. Talk to your doctor if any of these Fiorinal side effects last for a long time or get worse over time.

Although many people do not experience serious side effects after taking Fiorinal, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects so you can identify their occurrence and contact your doctor promptly if you experience them. Serious side effects associated with using Fiorinal include mood changes, fainting, irregular or fast heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, ringing in the ears, easy bruising or bleeding, fever, persistence sore throat, heartburn, pain when swallowing, dark urine, yellowing skin or eyes, kidney issues and unusual tiredness.

Seek out medical attention immediately if you experience serious Fiorinal side effects, including black stool, severe stomach pain, dark-colored vomit, slurred speech and weakness on one side of the body.

Fiorinal Withdrawal and Detox

If you are thinking about discontinuing your Fiorinal treatment, set up a meeting with your doctor to discuss your options. Typically, your doctor will gradually lower your Fiorinal dosage over time in order to allow your body to adjust to less medication. Do not stop taking Fiorinal “cold turkey.” This could produce unwanted or enhanced Fiorinal withdrawal symptoms. Do not adjust your Fiorinal treatment schedule in any way unless your doctor recommends it.

What Are Common Fiorinal Withdrawal Symptoms?

Common Fiorinal withdrawal symptoms include convulsions, delirium, flu-like symptoms, as well as painful aches in the muscles, joints and bones. Remember; do not stop taking Fiorinal abruptly as doing so can potentially worsen these withdrawal symptoms. 

Fiorinal Withdrawal Timeline and Symptom Durations

The frequency and amount of Fiorinal use play a role in how long Fiorinal withdrawal symptoms will last. There is no definite timeline for all patients, as every patient’s unique physiology contributes to how fast the body can remove the drug from the system. Factors like your age, metabolism, organ functions, frequency of Fiorinal use, genetics, among others, all contribute to how long Fiorinal withdrawal symptoms will last.

Managing Withdrawal Symptoms of Fiorinal

If you are struggling with managing your Fiorinal withdrawal symptoms, you may want to look for a medically-assisted detoxification program. In this type of program, patients have access to medical professionals who can help them understand and cope with the Fiorinal withdrawal symptoms they are going through. This type of program also helps patients detox from Fiorinal safely -which is an important step in their journey to recovery.

Fiorinal Medications and Detox

Keep an updated list of any medications you take, as well as over-the-counter drugs and herbal products, and share this list with your doctor. Some medications have the potential to interact with your Fiorinal treatment. These medications include darunavir, ketorolac, mifepristone, sodium oxybate, acetazolamide, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, penicillin, sulfamethoxazole, erythromycin, cimetidine, disulfiram, valproic acid, isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine, lithium, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate, methoxyflurane and phenytoin.

Taking Fiorinal can also increase your risk of bleeding when the drug is taken with other drugs that cause bleeding, such as clopidogrel, dabigatran, enoxaparin, warfarin and others. Fiorinal can also increase the removal speed of other medications in your body, affecting their effectiveness. These medications include corticosteroids like prednisone, estrogen, felodipine and quinidine, and beta blockers like metoprolol, theophylline and doxycycline.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other drugs that cause drowsiness such as opioid painkillers, codeine, hydrocodone, alcohol, cannabis, lorazepam, carisoprodol or cetirizine, among others.

How to Choose a Fiorinal Detox and Treatment Center

Finding the right Fiorinal detox and treatment center for you is an important step in your recovery journey. Set up a meeting with your doctor to discuss what you specifically need in a Fiorinal center to make an informed decision.

If you or someone you love is struggling with Fiorinal addiction or another substance use disorder, get help as soon as possible. The Recovery Village has a variety of programs and resources to help those who are struggling with a substance use disorder. Go online to The Recovery Village or call our toll-free hotline, which is open 24 hours a day, at 855-548-9825 to learn more about the recovery resources available to you.