Butalbital For Headaches And Dependency Risk
Let’s explore the use of butalbital-containing medications for your headaches, and how a person can safely withdraw from them under a healthcare provider’s care. What Is Butalbital? Butalbital is a short-acting barbiturate, often used in combination with Tylenol (acetaminophen), aspirin, and/or caffeine to treat headaches. As a barbiturate, it depresses or slows down the central nervous system, causing a number of effects, depending on the dose. At lower doses, it relaxes muscles, providing headache relief for some....