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Can butalbital be used for back pain or muscle pain/aches? is it effective?
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Butalbital is a: barbiturate and therefore works on the brain and blood vessels on the brain. It does not have much effect on the muscles. It has dangerous side effects and should not be taken at high doses or long term.
Answered 3/28/2018
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