Question 1

What is the brand name of secobarbital in south africa? it's not seconal. no one seems to know and even question whether it's still manufactured in sa

Accepted Answer

C12h18n2nao3 or 5-allyl-5-[(1, 1, 1, 3, 3-2h5)-2-pentanyl]-2, 4, 6(1h, 3h, 5h)-pyrimidinetrione.

Question 2

Can doctors still prescribe seconal (secobarbital) for insomnia in the united states?

Accepted Answer

even what to use that drug?  I would recommend first trying to determine why you have insomnia and then employ non-medicinal methods of treating such as guided imagery, physical, mental and emotional relaxation techniques which are more effective and safer.

Question 3

Seconal (secobarbital) is still a viable and very potent prescription sleep aid, should i worry about my doctor ceasing to prescribe it?

Accepted Answer

I understand your worry about, “my doctor ceasing to prescribe-Seconal”
Seconal is used short-term to treat insomnia. Its side effects may be- insomnia nightmares, nervousness, anxiety and abnormal thinking.
Trust your body that you have had sleep since birth.
Stress in life affects sleep.
Do Breathing Relaxation, Visual imagery of National parks
See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis, Therapy, Medication

Question 4

Ive been getting my seconal filled at walgreens for the last year. their supplier ran out, most pharms say cant order. where can i refill? plz help

Accepted Answer

Would be to talk to your prescriber. Rarely used nowadays, there was only one manufacturer,  it has been largely  replaced by benzodiazepines. They are all controlled substances and should never be used indefinitely.

Question 5

How is seroquel similar to  seconal (secobarbital)?

Accepted Answer

Seconal (secobarbital) is a barbiturate and seroquel is an antipsychotic that is used in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and at lower doses for depression (in combination with an antidepressant).

Question 6

Are pentobarbital (nembutal) and secobarbital (seconal) basically the same thing?

Accepted Answer

They are both barbiturates with different pharmacokinetic profiles.

Question 7

How similar is seroquel to strong barbiturates such as seconal (secobarbital)?

Accepted Answer

Seconal (secobarbital) is barbiturate and used in the treatment of epilepsy and sometimes insomnia.  Seroquel is used as adjunctive therapy in bipolar disorder. It is psychotropic agent with multiple side effects. Both medications should be used under physician guidance and supervision.

Question 8

Has seconal been associated with steven johnson syndrome? it's being prescribed for severe insomnia where other meds haven't worked.

Accepted Answer

Almost any drug can but some are more likely than others.

Question 9

Do you know which sleeping pills may work like nembutal and seconal (secobarbital)?

Accepted Answer

These are barbiturates, not sleeping pill. Depending on what they are used for, older hypnotics ex. Dalmane or Restoril (temazepam) might work.

Question 10

Can you tell me which sleeping pills may work as nembutal and seconal (secobarbital)?

Accepted Answer

Seconal (secobarbital) ; Nembutal (pentobarbital) are barbiturates with many side effects. They aren't usually prescribed in the us for insomnia. If you're having trouble sleeping, it is advisable to see a sleep medicine specialist. Avoid long term use of medications for insomnia; rather good sleep hygiene (avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, electronics, ; bright lights close to bedtime) is key.

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Can doctors still prescribe seconal (secobarbital) for insomnia in the united states?

Seconal (secobarbital) is still a viable and very potent prescription sleep aid, should i worry about my doctor ceasing to prescribe it?

Ive been getting my seconal filled at walgreens for the last year. their supplier ran out, most pharms say cant order. where can i refill? plz help

How is seroquel similar to seconal (secobarbital)?

Are pentobarbital (nembutal) and secobarbital (seconal) basically the same thing?

How similar is seroquel to strong barbiturates such as seconal (secobarbital)?

Has seconal been associated with steven johnson syndrome? it's being prescribed for severe insomnia where other meds haven't worked.

Do you know which sleeping pills may work like nembutal and seconal (secobarbital)?

Can you tell me which sleeping pills may work as nembutal and seconal (secobarbital)?

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