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Can a barbiturate sleeping pill given to a teen cause him to be limp and eyes rolling and hard to wake in the morning? or is this a seizure

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Yes: Those are all side effects of barbiturates. They can persist for a day or longer, depending on the medication. Is the medicine prescribed for the teen? Or is he taking someone else's medicine? Personally, i don't prescribe barbiturates to teens.

Answered 3/24/2014

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