Fiorinal (Butalbital / Caffeine / Aspirin) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most frequent adverse reactions are drowsiness and dizziness. Less frequent adverse reactions are lightheadedness and gastrointestinal disturbances including nausea, vomiting, and flatulence. A single incidence of bone marrow suppression has been reported with the use of Fiorinal^® (Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine Capsules, USP). Several cases of dermatological reactions including toxic epidermal necrolysis and erythema multiforme have been reported.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO FIORINAL

Possible Fiorinal side effects / adverse reactions in 42 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-13

Patient: 42 year old female weighing 66.7 kg (146.7 pounds)

Reactions: Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Rash Pruritic, Metrorrhagia

Suspect drug(s):
Ortho Evra
    Dosage: 4 in 4 weeks, transdermal
    Indication: Menstruation Irregular
    Start date: 2004-09-01
    End date: 2006-01-12

Ortho Evra
    Dosage: 4 in 4 weeks, transdermal
    Indication: Menstruation Irregular
    Start date: 2006-01-19
    End date: 2006-02-15

Fiorinal
    Indication: Unevaluable Event

Possible Fiorinal side effects / adverse reactions in 73 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-11

Patient: 73 year old male

Reactions: Gastric Disorder, Haematoma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Fiorinal
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anticoagulant Therapy

Fluindione (Fluindione)
    Indication: Anticoagulant Therapy

Other drugs received by patient: Amiodarone HCL