Butalbital

Butalbital, 5-allyl-5-isobutylbarbituric acid, is a barbiturate with an intermediate duration of action. It has the same chemical formula as talbutal but a different structure. Butalbital is often combined with other medications, such as acetaminophen or aspirin, and is commonly prescribed for the treatment of pain and headache. The various formulations combined with codeine are FDA approved for the treatment of tension headaches.

Combinations include:
 * butalbital and acetaminophen (trade names: Axocet, Bucet, Bupap, Cephadyn, Dolgic, Phrenilin, Phrenilin Forte, Sedapap)
 * butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine (trade names: Fioricet, Esgic, Esgic-Plus)
 * butalbital and aspirin (trade name: Axotal)
 * butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine (trade names Fiorinal, Fiormor, Fiortal, Fortabs, Laniroif)
 * butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine phosphate (Fioricet )
 * butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine phosphate (trade name: Fiorinal )

Side effects
Side effects for any drug are difficult to predict, but commonly reported side effects for butalbital include: There are other potential side effects, this list should not be considered all-inclusive.
 * Dizziness
 * Drowsiness
 * Intoxicated feeling
 * Light-headedness
 * Nausea
 * Sedation
 * Addiction
 * Severe impairment of judgement

Dangers and Risks
Butalbital is a physically and psychologically addictive barbiturate. Butalbital should not be mixed with alcohol due to increased risk of intoxication.

There are other potential risks; this list should not be considered all-inclusive.