Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Bleeding—bloody or black, tar-like stools, vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red or dark brown urine, small red or purple spots on skin, unusual bruising or bleeding
-CNS depression—slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake
-Hearing loss, ringing in ears
-Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
-Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
-Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-Round red or dark patches on the skin that may itch, burn, and blister
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Dizziness
-Drowsiness
-Headache
-Loss of appetite
-Nausea
-Stomach pain
-Upset stomach

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA