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Can butalbacetamincaff cause confusion, forgetfulness, etc..? i'm experiencing it.

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Dr. Aron Tendler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: It has a barbituate in it, butalbital.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/27/2013

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Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Yes: Butalbital is a sedative and it can cause drowsiness, forgetfulness and confusion

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

It can: Pretty much any pill can do it, even that which is considered most benign because different people react differently to it. Butalbital is a sedative that is a barbiturate and therefore can affect your brain negatively.

Dr Rinker and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/27/2013

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A member asked:

Can butalbacetamincaff cause confusion, forgetfulness, etc..? i'm experiencing it.

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Aron Tendler answered

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Dr. Shahid Rafique answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Rinker and 2 doctors agreed

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