Fioricet and Folate drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Fioricet (acetaminophen; butalbital; caffeine) and Folate (folic acid). Common drug interactions include breast mass among females and back pain among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Fioricet and Folate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fioricet?

Fioricet has active ingredients of acetaminophen; butalbital; caffeine. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 12,423 Fioricet users. Check the latest studies of Fioricet.

What is Folate?

Folate has active ingredients of folic acid. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 6,546 Folate users. Check the latest studies of Folate.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

42 people who take Fioricet and Folate together, and have interactions are studied.

Fioricet and Folate drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Fioricet and Folate, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Breast mass
  2. Injection site pain
  3. Middle ear effusion (fluid in middle ear)
  4. Psoriatic arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop)
  5. Urinary tract infection
  6. Weight decreased
  7. Respiratory tract infection viral
  8. Anal fissure
  9. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  10. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)

male:

  1. Back pain
  2. Blood pressure increased
  3. Depression
  4. Emotional distress
  5. Haemorrhagic anaemia (anaemia due to excessive bleeding)
  6. Hypersexuality
  7. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (a mental health condition in which a person is preoccupied with rules, orderliness, and control)
  8. Pathological gambling
  9. Suicidal ideation
  10. Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)

What are the common drug interactions of Fioricet and Folate, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Breast mass
  2. Injection site pain
  3. Middle ear effusion (fluid in middle ear)
  4. Psoriatic arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop)
  5. Respiratory tract infection viral
  6. Urinary tract infection
  7. Weight decreased
  8. Anal fissure
  9. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  10. Influenza

50-59:

  1. Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Neck pain
  4. Weight increased
  5. Abdominal pain
  6. Blood sodium increased
  7. Diarrhoea
  8. Faeces discoloured
  9. Pain
  10. Blood pressure increased

60+:

  1. Muscle rupture (tear in muscle)
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
  4. Abdominal pain upper
  5. Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer)
  6. Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 13 people, 30.95%
  2. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 13 people, 30.95%
  3. Pain: 4 people, 9.52%
  4. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 7.14%
  5. Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (this means your immune system mistakenly targets healthy cells and tissues in the body): 3 people, 7.14%
  6. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 7.14%
  7. Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetaminophen; butalbital; caffeine and folic acid (the active ingredients of Fioricet and Folate, respectively), and Fioricet and Folate (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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