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Barbiturates

Barbiturates cause relaxation and sleepiness. Excessive and prolonged dosages of barbiturate drugs, such as phenobarbital, may produce memory loss, irritability, changes in alertness and decreased interpersonal functioning. Barbiturates may also cause an acute, life-threatening overdose syndrome.

Examples

  • Phenobarbital (Luminal® Sodium)
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