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Q: Is fioricet oral a narcotic
Hi Phylyss,
Fioricet contains butalbital, which is a barbiturate. Barbiturates are a type of depressant drug that causes relaxation and sleepiness. In relatively low doses, barbiturates and alcohol have very similar clinical syndromes of intoxication. Barbiturates have the potential for dependence. You can read more about barbiturates HERE.
Does that help?
Nancy
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I'm really not sure what information to give you that Nancy didn't give in her reply to this question.
No, it's not a narcotic/opioid. Fioricet contains acetaminophen (like Tylenol), butalbital (a barbiturate), and caffeine. As Nancy said, barbiturates are meant to induce relaxation. They are not meant to be mood altering medications. If you follow the link she posted, you can read more about barbiturates.
If you still have questions after you read the information at the link Nancy posted, please feel free to ask them.
Welcome again,
Teri