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The pill is a combination of butalbital, APAP, and caffeine, known as Fioricet. APAP is a fancy description for tylenol. Butalbital is a barbiturate that can be used to depress the central nervous system. This pill is for patients suffering with tension or migraine headaches. Either your son has headaches or has been conned for pain meds.