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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Fioricet

I had a prescription for Fioricet. I think it is a blue round pill with the number 1695 on one side and on the other is 107 or Io7. can you tell me if I am describing Fioricet? Also, my insurance will no longer cover this prescription. is there another substitute for this drug?
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Fioricet is a brand name of combination pill with active ingredients being acetaminophen and caffeine. It is usually prescribed for tension headaches. There are many alternatives available and you can safely interchange the brand. You can try alternate brands like fiorinal.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Fioricet

Hello, Fioricet is a brand name of combination pill with active ingredients being acetaminophen and caffeine. It is usually prescribed for tension headaches. There are many alternatives available and you can safely interchange the brand. You can try alternate brands like fiorinal. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician