Can I use butalbital medications to treat headaches during pregnancy?

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Dr. Dawn Marcus answered:

Although butalbital medications (such as Fioricet) can be relatively safe to use during pregnancy, they are not recommended because of their limited effectiveness in treating headache symptoms and the high risk for developing rebound headaches.

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