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
- Nausea (4%)
- Stomach pain (4%)
- Dizziness or lightheadedness (3%)
- Sleepiness (2%)
- Feeling "high" or intoxicated (1%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Shaking
- Tingling
- Feeling agitated
- Fainting
- Tiredness
- Heavy eyelids
- High energy
- Feeling hot
- Numbness
- Feeling sluggish
- Dry mouth
- Excessive sweating
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
- Heartburn
- Fast heart rate
- Leg pain
- Muscle weakness
- Frequent urination
- Itching
- Fever
- Ear pain
- Ringing in ears
- Stuffy nose
- Constipation
Fiorinal With Codeine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Respiratory depression (breathing problems): shortness of breath, wheezing, slowed breathing, tiredness or sleepiness during the day, anxiety, confusion
- CNS depression (slowed brain function): sleepiness, dizziness, low heart rate, slowed breathing, muscle weakness, headache, slurred speech, blurred vision, confusion
- Overdose: slowed breathing, small pupils, blue lips and fingertips, pale face, sweating, choking, unresponsiveness
- Withdrawal in newborn babies: irritability, overactivity, abnormal sleeping pattern, excessive or high-pitched crying, body shaking (tremor), vomiting, diarrhea, unable to gain weight, breathing problems, fever, sweating, seizures
- Withdrawal in adults: restlessness, watery eyes, runny nose, sleepiness, sweating, chills, muscle pain, back or joint pain, large pupils, irritability, anxiety, nervousness, weakness, stomach cramps, trouble falling asleep (insomnia), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, fast heart rate, seizures
- Reye's syndrome: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sleepiness or tiredness, aggressive behavior, headache, fever, confusion, fast breathing, seizures
- Adrenal insufficiency (low cortisol levels): nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, anorexia, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, low blood pressure
- Low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling thirsty or dehydrated, not able to concentrate, tiredness or weakness, confusion, blurred vision, cold or pale skin, fast breathing
- Serious stomach bleeding: black or tarry stool, bright red blood in vomit, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, stomach cramps, dizziness, tiredness or weakness, paleness, shortness of breath
- Serious skin reaction: skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, facial swelling, fever
- Serious allergic reaction: itchy, red rash (hives), shortness of breath, chest tightness, swelling of lips, tongue, face, or eyes
- Seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Fiorinal With Codeine 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
Back, leg, or stomach pains
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody urine
blurred vision
chills
confusion
dark urine
decreased frequency or amount of urine
difficulty breathing
difficulty swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
general tiredness and weakness
headache
increased thirst
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
lower back or side pain
nosebleeds
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
tightness or pain in the chest
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
vomiting
vomiting blood
yellow eyes and skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion as to time, place, or person
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
difficult or troubled breathing
drowsiness
extremely high fever or body temperature
hearing loss
holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
loss of consciousness
muscle cramps
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
pale, clammy skin
pinpoint pupils (black part of the eyes)
restlessness
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
seizures
trouble sleeping
unusual bleeding or bruising
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:
Rare
blurred vision
burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
confusion about identity, place, and time
constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
deep or fast breathing with dizziness
difficulty having a bowel movement
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling of warmth
feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
feeling that others can hear your thoughts
high energy
irregular heartbeat
irritability
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
numbness of the feet, hands, and around mouth
pain in the legs
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
sensation of spinning
severe mood or mental changes
shaking
sleepiness
sluggishness
slurred speech
trouble sitting still
unexplained weight loss
unusual behavior
weakness
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.
