Fiorinal and Pulmonary embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary embolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Fiorinal (aspirin; butalbital; caffeine), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Prednisone, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary embolism when taking Fiorinal. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,551 people who have side effects when taking Fiorinal from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fiorinal?

Fiorinal has active ingredients of aspirin; butalbital; caffeine. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 2,714 Fiorinal users. Check the latest studies of Fiorinal.

What is Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 2,334 drugs and 2,959 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary embolism.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

2,551 people reported to have side effects when taking Fiorinal.
Among them, 31 people (1.22%) have Pulmonary embolism.

Could Fiorinal cause Pulmonary embolism?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Fiorinal when they have Pulmonary embolism? *

What is the gender of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Fiorinal? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Fiorinal? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fiorinal? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary embolism? *

Pain: 13 people, 41.94%
Cough: 10 people, 32.26%
Pulmonary Mass: 9 people, 29.03%
Asthma: 9 people, 29.03%
Fungal Infection: 8 people, 25.81%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 8 people, 25.81%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 8 people, 25.81%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 8 people, 25.81%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 8 people, 25.81%
Ankle Fracture: 8 people, 25.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 10 people, 32.26%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 22.58%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 3.23%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 3.23%
Cardiac Arrest: 1 person, 3.23%
Endometriosis (appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain): 1 person, 3.23%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 1 person, 3.23%
Hodgkin's Lymphoma (cancer originating from white blood cells): 1 person, 3.23%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 3.23%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 3.23%

* 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 aspirin; butalbital; caffeine (the active ingredients of Fiorinal) and Fiorinal (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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