Follow all directions on your prescription label. Never use Butalbital Compound in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your headache.
Butalbital may be habit-forming. Never share Butalbital Compound with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.
Misuse of habit-forming medicine can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Butalbital Compound. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly after long-term use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using Butalbital Compound.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep track of the amount of medicine used from each new bottle. Butalbital Compound is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.
 Detailed Butalbital Compound dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since  Butalbital Compound is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of butalbital can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, restless feeling, insomnia, tremors, fast heart rate, vomiting, stomach pain, rapid breathing, feeling hot, ringing in your ears, weak or shallow breathing, seizure (convulsions), or fainting.
