Reviewer: Chelakarma, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I was hit by a car in 1970 and suffered a small skull fracture which resulted in frequent headaches. They did not go Migraine until some years later after a botched spinal tap. I was prescribed Fiorinal with codiene during one hospital episode and it worked quickly and effectively to relieve the pain. I will also wrap my head in ice packs which relieves the pounding and helps me relax. I have also ... Show Full Comment

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I was hit by a car in 1970 and suffered a small skull fracture which resulted in frequent headaches. They did not go Migraine until some years later after a botched spinal tap. I was prescribed Fiorinal with codiene during one hospital episode and it worked quickly and effectively to relieve the pain. I will also wrap my head in ice packs which relieves the pounding and helps me relax. I have also been prescribed Nortriptyline 25mg at bedtime and that helps prevent the migraines from re-occurring as often. I now have 1-2 episodes during a 3 month time instead of 1-2 episodes a week. Fiorinal helps during these episodes. Ask your Dr. about Nortriptyline as well. My Dr. also agrees with the ice packs. He said it helps constrict the blood flow that is causing the pounding pain.
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Reviewer: me, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This worked better than imatrex gave it to me in the er i think it will be a life saver for me after a 7 day migraine

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This worked better than imatrex gave it to me in the er i think it will be a life saver for me after a 7 day migraine
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Reviewer: mymissy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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the generic does nothing for me, less expensive but not worth anything

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the generic does nothing for me, less expensive but not worth anything
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Reviewer: CINDY, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Caregiver)

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AFTER TRYING SEVERAL DIFFERENT MIGRAINE MEDICATIONS, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDED ANTI-SEIZURE MEDS AND ANTI-DEPRESSANTS, BUTALBITAL WITH CODEINE HAS BEEN THE ABSOLUTE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO MIGRAINE WITH TENSION. IT CAN MAKE YOU A LITTLE SLEEPY AND DEPENDENCE IS A CONCERN, BUT, IT KEEPS ME ABLE TO WORK, BE A FUNCTIONING MOM, WIFE, AND NURSE, AND KEEPS ME OUT OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM!

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AFTER TRYING SEVERAL DIFFERENT MIGRAINE MEDICATIONS, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDED ANTI-SEIZURE MEDS AND ANTI-DEPRESSANTS, BUTALBITAL WITH CODEINE HAS BEEN THE ABSOLUTE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO MIGRAINE WITH TENSION. IT CAN MAKE YOU A LITTLE SLEEPY AND DEPENDENCE IS A CONCERN, BUT, IT KEEPS ME ABLE TO WORK, BE A FUNCTIONING MOM, WIFE, AND NURSE, AND KEEPS ME OUT OF THE EMERGENCY ROOM!
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Reviewer: lomiri8, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This drug has worked wonders on my headaches that have caused me to be hospitalized on occasion. But some of the side effects have been difficult. I was feeling almost like I had motion sickness on a couple of occasions, and have had periods of nasty moods that came from nowhere. At least I can function now though and have found out where it was coming from so that I don't have to beat myself ... Show Full Comment

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This drug has worked wonders on my headaches that have caused me to be hospitalized on occasion. But some of the side effects have been difficult. I was feeling almost like I had motion sickness on a couple of occasions, and have had periods of nasty moods that came from nowhere. At least I can function now though and have found out where it was coming from so that I don't have to beat myself up over it now.
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