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Hello Customer!
The main problem with fioricet ceasing is the caffeine and tylenol rebound headaches (ironically). This is not a drug on which you can really develop a dependency in the way you could with narcotics. What you are doing is correect by cutting down the dosage slowly. Although you should really be on the same page with your dr it is your right to stop a med. The taper is different from person to person and really the way to know the rate of decrease is by symptoms. If you cut 1-2 pills per day every three days and then start to get caffeine withdrawal symptoms (headache, moodiness, fatigue) then go slower. There are really no dangerous side effects to stopping the med quickly, just a killer headache.
Do not know if you are aware or have tried it but Topamax is a great med for daily headaches.
Good Luck
Hope this helps!

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