PAIN RELIEF Fioricet (Butalbital)is a
prescription medication that's specifically designed to
provide fast relief from tension headaches due to
stress, anxiety, fatigue, poor posture, and/or
overexertion. Fioricet constricts dilated blood vessels
that contribute to headache pain, and helps slow down
nerve impulses so that you can relax. For tension
headaches, the normal prescribed dose for adults is 1-2
capsules or tablets every four hours as needed.
Tramadol is an effective pain reliever. Its mode
of action resembles that of narcotics, but it has
significantly less potential for abuse and addiction
than the narcotics. Tramadol is as effective as
narcotics in relieving pain but does not depress
respiration, a side effect of most narcotics. Tramadol
is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),
and does not have the increased risk of stomach
ulceration and internal bleeding that can occur with the
use of NSAIDs.
