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Narcotic Combinations

These agents combine a simple analgesic--usually acetaminophen or aspirin--with a narcotic.

Narcotics raise your pain threshold and blunt your brain's perception of pain.

Simple analgesics work by suppressing your body's production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation and pain.

Drugs in the class

Aspirin, Butalbital, and Caffeine Capsules (Butalbital CompoundFiorinal)


Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.



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