https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:10:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815331 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:20:10 +0000 MsLipGloss 815331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: No steroids . . . it was a rough patch during my pregnancy for sure. Although, once I started swelling at 26ish weeks, I quickly forgot about my migraine! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815317 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:17:15 +0000 78h2o 815317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 week migraine?! Good Lord!!!! Did they try a steroid? That usually works for me if I've had one for longer than 2-3 days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815312 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:15:47 +0000 Shutterbug 815312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: I'm not pg or nursing, but I get migraines and take Relpax (Eletriptan), which is on the no-no list. My RE and my PCP said that once I'm pregnant I could take Fioricet instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815307 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:14:43 +0000 MsLipGloss 815307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: Yes, Fioricet was on the approved list for migraines during pregnancy (it was approved by both my OB and my Neuro . . . and he--my Neuro--contacted several other Neuros as well). I took it in combination with Benadryl to try to combat a 5 *week* long migraine (from weeks 16-21). It really made a difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815299 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:10:49 +0000 78h2o 815299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: I was doing the Imitrex (or the generic version) injections prior to pregnancy as well... they worked better than anything. During pregnancy, my Neuro said there wasn't anything I could take other than Tylenol/Advil/caffeine. But they are telling you that Fioricet was/is okay? I should probably call my Neuro or the pediatrician, as my boss doesn't really know what he's doing... we looked at his med book together and thought that one looked best. I'd rather not take anything, but it might be good to have something on hand if I get another bad one. Luckily the one today has died down... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815281 Wed, 29 May 2013 12:01:47 +0000 MsLipGloss 815281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I took it both while I was pg and now that I am BFing (approved by my OB and Neuro). </p> <p>@78h2o: Imitrex is definitely on the *no* list . . . which is unfortunate, because Imitrex injections were my go-to for migraines (and the only thing that worked). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815277 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:59:20 +0000 78h2o 815277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: okay, I'll ask. Maybe Imitrex would be better? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-815221 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:35:27 +0000 mrs. wagon 815221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took it for my spinal headache after I delivered. And I was nursing at the time. My medical issue was so severe that the doctors in the hospital all said it was more important to treat the headache than worry about the breastmilk. As I understand it, the caffeine in it is the main issue. I'd ask your pediatrician! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-814997 Wed, 29 May 2013 10:10:28 +0000 dagret 814997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: I have a fioricet prescription and L' pediatrician told me I can't take it while nursing. I cried. But don't let tht stop you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-814837 Wed, 29 May 2013 09:19:01 +0000 ValentineMommy 814837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't nurse, so I can't speak to that, but I've gotten severe migraines for a very long time and Fioricet is a lifesafer. Seriously. </p> <p>I hope it works as well for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-take-fioricet-for-migraine-while-nursing#post-814802 Wed, 29 May 2013 09:06:55 +0000 78h2o 814802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been having more and more migraines recently. I haven't taken anything because I am nursing and don't have enough milk stored to pump and dump.</p> <p>I have a migraine right now and the doctor with whom I work gave me a prescription for Fioricet. I've never taken that drug before, but from what we could find, it looked like one of the better options for nursing.</p> <p>Just curious if anyone has taken it while nursing? Did it help? Did it appear to affect your LO in any way? </p>