The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Sleepiness
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Lack of coordination and alertness
Butalbital/Acetaminophen serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Overdose: Not responding to sound or touch, extreme sleepiness, slowed breathing, confusion, stomach pain, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or eyes, sweating
- Withdrawal: Seizures, delusions, restlessness, trouble sleeping, shakiness
- Serious skin reactions: Reddening or peeling of the skin, painful rash, fluid-filled blisters
- Serious allergic reactions: Trouble breathing, itchiness, swelling of the face, mouth, or throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Butalbital/Acetaminophen side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Bleeding or crusting sores on lips
fever with or without chills
hive-like swellings (large) on eyelids, face, lips, and/or tongue
muscle cramps or pain
red, thickened, or scaly skin
shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth (painful)
Symptoms of overdose
Anxiety, confusion, excitement, irritability, nervousness, restlessness, or trouble in sleeping (severe, especially with products containing caffeine)
convulsions (seizures) (for products containing caffeine)
diarrhea, especially if occurring together with increased sweating, loss of appetite, and stomach cramps or pain
dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, or weakness, (severe)
frequent urination (for products containing caffeine)
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
increased sensitivity to touch or pain (for products containing caffeine)
muscle trembling or twitching (for products containing caffeine)
nausea or vomiting, sometimes with blood
ringing or other sounds in ears (for products containing caffeine)
seeing flashes of "zig-zag" lights (for products containing caffeine)
shortness of breath or unusually slow or troubled breathing
slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
slurred speech
staggering
swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area
unusual movements of the eyes
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody urine
pinpoint red spots on skin
swollen or painful glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness (mild
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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