Bupap is a combination of butalbital and acetaminophen, designed to help in the treatment of headaches caused by tension, according to Drugs.com. Butalbital, a barbiturate, works to relax the person's central nervous system. Acetaminophen, a non-narcotic analgesic, also works in the nervous system to deaden pain. According to MayoClinic.com, while acetaminophen does not cause dependence, barbiturates such as butalbital can cause addiction if the drug is used for an extended period.
Headaches
Bupap works to relieve headaches, but Drugs.com reports the medication can cause them as well. These may occur during the person's physical adjustment to the medicine. Headaches do not classify as serious side effects of Bupap unless they are severe. The person should report severe or continual headaches to the doctor.
Feeling of Inebriation
Barbiturates can produce the same kind of effect on a person's body that drinking a lot of alcohol can. This feeling of drunkenness generally is not a serious side effect of Bupap, and it most likely will go away on its own when the person's body adjusts to the medicine. If it worries the person using the medication, he should discuss his concerns with a doctor.
Dizziness and Drowsiness
Because acetaminophen and butalbital function directly in the central nervous system, they produce some overall side effects by affecting the brain. Dizziness may occur because of the relaxation effect of Bupap. Disorientation and the feeling of being out of balance may result. The same relaxation effect can cause the person to feel sleepy, even after a full night's sleep. These side effects, too, should cease on their own, according to Drugs.com.
Excretion Side Effects
Bupap may cause the person to excrete more fluid than usual, primarily at the start of use. This means she sweats more than normal and/or she urinates more than usual, according to Drugs.com. Because more fluid is removed from the body, the person may experience other related side effects. She may, for example, feel as though she has cotton in her mouth, a condition called dry mouth. She also may find it difficult to swallow because of this lack of saliva. The increased removal of fluids may also throw off the balance in the intestines during digestion. Stools may become hardened and difficult to pass. This constipation, like the other side effects of Bupap, generally stops without medical treatment.
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