Question 1

how can i get barbiturates prescribed?

Accepted Answer

Prescribed for what?: There is really only one condition for which a barbiturate  can be a drug-of-choice, and that is generalized seizures, for which either Phenobarbital or Primidone (which is metabolized into phenobarbital) can be a first line drug. Barbiturates are mostly complexed with tylenol (acetaminophen) and caffeine in migraine pills like Fioricet etc which I believe is an irrational and dangerous drug. Many better choices.

Question 2

what happens if you mix barbiturate with strongdrinks?

Accepted Answer

Depressants: Barbiturates are central nervous system suppressants like alcohol.  The major difference is that they do not have many of the other systemic effects of alcohol on other parts of the body.   Adding barbiturates to alcohol may produce a lethal suppression of respiration.

Question 3

is it possible to select the barbiturate you will be taking?

Accepted Answer

Indication Unclear: I am not sure why you are planning to take a barbiturate?  This type of medication is used primarily to prevent seizures and as an anesthetic agent during surgery. Whatever the reason, the choice of selecting any medication is a collaborative process between you and your physician. Ultimately the choice will be yours to make. Ask your question again with more detail. We are happy to help you.

Question 4

is acetazolamide barbiturate?

Accepted Answer

No: This is used for glaucoma and altitude sicknes, actually carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.....Not a barbiturate.

Question 5

is acetazolamide a barbiturate drug?

Accepted Answer

Not a barbiturate: It is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

Question 6

should barbiturates be taken on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates: Not good idea since upset stomach is fairly common.

Question 7

could barbiturate use cause tolerance to other sedatives?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Barbiturates cause tolerance to other sedatives like Valium and other benzodiazapine drugs.

Question 8

what are some psychiatric medications that are barbiturates?

Accepted Answer

-barbital: Most of these medications have a generic name ending in -barbital.  Secobarbital, phenobarbital, amobarbital are examples. These are nervous system depressants, potentially lethal in overdose, used before surgery, for seizure disorder, but often safer medications are recommended for outpatients before using them due to higher risk (used to be common anxiety/sleep meds).

Question 9

is there a difference between barbiturates and benzodiazepines?

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates/ benzos: The biggest difference between barbiturate and and a benzodiazepine  is the fact that the barbiturates lead to a much more rapid habituation and the withdrawal  can be very serious and they can be lethal at low doses. Benzodiazepines have all the same risks except that they are far less likely to be lethal and tolerance does not develop that quickly and in many patients not at all.

Question 10

what is the difference between benzodiazepines and barbiturates?

Accepted Answer

Similar effect: Both are calming agents.  However, they have a different mechanism of action.  The side effects of barbiturates are more dangerous than those of benzodiazepines.

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