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Chloral hydrate

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Chloral hydrate is an anti-anxiety agent which is a kind of psychiatric drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Sleep inducer

Brands

Noctec • Somnote

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Dizziness
Vomiting
Balance problems
Diarrhea

Serious

Drug problems
Slow or irregular breathing
Hypersensitivity
Illegal drug abuse

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