Phenobarbital Questions

Was phenobarbital used in the 1960's for anxiety?

My mother told me throughout my life that when I was young she gave me phenobarbital to "make me go to school". I have no memory of being given medication. Was she putting it in my food? Was she lying? I wonder if this was something routinely given to children with school anxiety?

Is Phenobarbital used to detox people who are addicted or abused Xanax or Klonopin?

When I was in rehab for high doses of abuse of Xanax and Klonopin that is what they used. Is that what most rehabs use to get people off high doses of these drugs?

What do I need to know about Drug Interactions?

I give my dog Phenobarbital 1/2 gram tablets, this morning I accidently took one, how will it effect

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Was phenobarbital ever given to children as a treatment for hyperactivity?

My mother says she was given this drug as a child for hyperactivity and believes this is what caused her learning disabilities. How long does a child have to be on phenobarbital before the drug causes a permanent cognitive disability?

Is phenobarbital similar to xanax or valuim?

Someone told me that phenobarbital is similar to xanaxs and valuims. I was prescribed it from my doctor and he gave me phenobarb to help me get off the xanax because i was tired of taking them and feeling like a zombie all day. Xanaxs were prescribed for my anxiety and sleep and i have been taking... read more

Medication - How long does 15 mg of phenobarbital take till half life?

And does phenobarbital's half life depend of its dosage?

Does phenobarbital cause constipation in K9s?

What's the difference between 30mg and 32.4mg tablets of phenobarbital?

I was taking the 30mg tablets of phenobarbital for seizures that I had 20 years ago. My pharmacy switched me to 32.4mg tablets because they don't manufacture 30mg tablets anymore. I feel like I am having an allergic reaction to the 32.4 tablets. Are the ingredients the same?

What is causing the shortage of phenobarbital elixir?

We currently (March, 2022) are having great difficulty obtaining phenobarbital elixir for our daughter. Until recently we received it through the manufacturer "Par", from which it is no longer available. Past refills had been obtained from "Bioramo". Recently a partial fill was... read more