How Fioricet is incomparison to other medications for tension headache relief
Introduction Fioricet is a drug used to cure tension headaches as well as other types of headaches. The Fioricetformulation consists of a combination of three different ingredients: acetaminophen, caffeine, and butalbital. Where acetaminophen acts as an analgesic, caffeine as a refresher, and butalbital produces its relaxing effect on the central nervous system (CNS). But it is not the only medicine to treat tension headaches. Further in this article, we will be talking about other drug options available in the market and whether they can deliver better results in comparison to the Fioricet results. Similar medicines in the market There are several medicines on the market to treat tension headaches. Other medications to treat tension headaches are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and muscle relaxants. NSAIDs are commonly used and are the first line of treatment to deal with headaches, whereas muscle relaxants aren't a first-line treatment for headaches and are pres