The Side Effects Of Common Psychiatric Drugs: Barbiturates
The Side Effects Of Common Psychiatric Drugs: Barbiturates
Brand Names (generic names):
Butalan (butabarbital)
Butisol (butabarbital)
Luminal (phenobarbitone)
Nembutal (pentobarbital)
Seconal (secobarbital)
Solfoton (phenobarbital)
Tuinal (secobarbital and amobarbital)
Side Effects:
Addiction
Breathing difficulties
Chronic tiredness
Depression
Disorientation
Dizziness
Fever
Lack of coordination
Liver disease
Rash
Tightness in chest
Vision problems
Swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
Barbiturates are prescribed for anxiety, depression and insomnia. However, they are infrequently used today, replaced by tranquilizers. They are highly dangerous because of the small difference between a normal dose and an overdose. The lethal dosage of barbiturates varies greatly with tolerance from one individual to another.
Barbiturate intoxication symptoms include: respiratory depression, lowered blood pressure, fatigue, fever, unusual excitement, irrational, dizziness, poor concentration, sedation, confusion, impaired coordination, impaired judgment, addiction and respiratory arrest that may lead to death.
Withdrawal Effects include elevated blood pressure and pulse, sweating, tremors, and possible seizures.
Source:http://www.cchrint.org/pdfs/The_Side_Effects_of_Common_Psychiatric_Drugs.pdf
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