Fiorinal

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See also: Fioricet, a preparation using paracetamol (acetaminophen) instead of aspirin.

Fiorinal is a combination analgesic medication consisting of aspirin, the barbiturate butalbital and caffeine. Some formulations also contain the opioid codeine. It is indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and is often used off-label (without approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)) to treat migraines. The mechanism of action is not well understood. Since butalbital is habit-forming, using fiorinal daily can lead to dependency. Fiorinal #3 contains: 30 mg codeine, 50 mg butalbital, 40 mg caffeine, and 325 mg aspirin.

Other brand names include Fiormor, Fiortal, Fortabs, and Laniroif.

[edit] Fiorinal in law

In Norberg v. Wynrib, the appellant Laura Norberg became addicted to Fiorinal which the respondent Dr. Morris Wynrib supplied in exchange for sexual favours.

[edit] External links

• Fiorinal - drugs.com
• Fiorinal & Fioricet - National Headache Foundation
• Fiorinal - migraines.org