Butabarbital User Reviews & Ratings

Butabarbital has an average rating of 9.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

Condition	Avg. Rating	Reviews	Compare
Sedation	9.5	4 reviews for Sedation	37 medications
Insomnia Off-label	9.0	1 reviews for Insomnia	112 medications

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Yah...
August 14, 2017

Butabarbital for Sedation "I was prescribed this medication for treatment-resistant insomnia, but I've found that it actually works best for relieving anxiety and promoting general relaxation. I have social anxiety, especially. I took one before a wedding, and it really helped me be able to interact with others (rather than sit in a corner alone). In terms of the insomnia, Butisol knocks me out a couple of hours earlier than other medications I've tried. Also, experiencing no hangover or side effects the day after is a huge bonus."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
August 4, 2019

Butabarbital for Sedation "Butisol Sodium is the only medicine that can make me fall asleep when I’m suffering from a migraine. I have had migraines since I was a child, and this is the last line of defense after I’ve tried taking my Imitrex shot and taken Advil and have already started vomiting. It’s much cheaper than the shorter-acting but faster-acting barbiturates (Seconal, Nembutal). I am also left with no hangover. This med, used properly, is amazing."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 11, 2011

For Insomnia "This is the first medication prescribed for me of all the SSRIs, antipsychotics, AEDs, and other designer drugs that did not cause significant adverse reactions or just plain not work. I have a sleep problem complicated by PTSD, which causes major adrenaline reactions during the night, the time when my body was programmed in childhood to believe it was dangerous. Butabarbital helps me sleep peacefully at night with no hangover in the morning."

9 / 10

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For Sedation "I was prescribed this drug for a tension headache, which I happened to have during a doctor's visit. While waiting at the pharmacy (problems with the written script, which took longer), I was pressing on my temples for minor relief. After obtaining butalbital, I took the prescribed dose ASAP. My home was 5 blocks from the pharmacy, and as I entered my driveway, I surprisingly noticed decreased pain. My headache was gone after getting home!"

9 / 10

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Jen...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 9, 2020

Butabarbital for Sedation "Been on it for almost 2 months for migraine. It does great when taken every 4 hours, but if you forget one, the damn migraine is 10 times worse. I'm happy with it so far."

10 / 10

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