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Will Fioricet Be Effective In Treating Neuropathy?

I have bilateral neuropathy. I have several other conditions, one of which I take gabapentin for. My neurologist recently prescribed tramadol to compliment the gabapentin for dealing with the nerve pain. Despite the fact that I found the tramadol to be effective in reducing the progressive nerve pain, I had to stop due to an adverse reaction. Today my neurologist called in a Rx for fioricet to try instead. I do not suffer from migraines. I cannot find any info online about taking fioricet for neuropathy. Any thoughts on why/how thiscdrug would be effective for dealing with nerve pain in my legs?? Thank you in advance for your time and expertise,Chronic nerve pain sufferer
Thu, 23 Aug 2018
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Floricet is a combination of codeine with acetaminophen and caffeine. It is a good analgesic but gabapentin is the better choice for neuropathic pain. There is nothing wrong in supplementing floricet with gabapentin for pain relief.
Wishing you good health.
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Will Fioricet Be Effective In Treating Neuropathy?

Hello, Thanks for the query. Floricet is a combination of codeine with acetaminophen and caffeine. It is a good analgesic but gabapentin is the better choice for neuropathic pain. There is nothing wrong in supplementing floricet with gabapentin for pain relief. Wishing you good health. Thanks