The new Fioricet capsules will cause more confusion

March 2014

The new Fioricet capsules will cause more confusion.

Fioricet now comes in a CAPSULE with 300 mg of acetaminophen.

Fioricet brand TABS with 325 mg acetaminophen will be discontinued...but generics of this older version will remain.

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Table of Contents

Hypertension how to manage hypertension in diabetes patients
Drug Testing emphasis on using urine drug testing for monitoring controlled substances in chronic pain patients
Women's Health The new drug Duavee (DEW-ah-vee) and new guidelines will raise questions about how to treat menopausal symptoms
Diabetes Farxiga (far-SEE-guh) for type 2 diabetes will soon hit shelves
Respiratory & Allergy the new OTC Nasacort Allergy 24HR
Poison Prevention Poisonings in kids due to PRESCRIPTION drugs are on the rise
Headache The new Fioricet capsules will cause more confusion
Interactions green tea may interfere with some meds
Salt Forms how to choose between drugs that come in different salt forms
Colon Cancer more emphasis on improving colon cancer screening
NSAIDs controversy about whether naproxen is safer in patients with heart disease than other NSAIDs
Hypertension how to manage SEVERE hypertension
Generics skyrocketing costs of GENERIC drugs