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Seconal is a barbiturate which is a kind of sleep-inducing drug (anti-anxiety drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Barbiturate drug

Generic Drug

Secobarbital

Side Effects

Common

Drowsiness
Lethargy

Serious

Slow or irregular breathing
Drug problems
Illegal drug abuse

Treats

Insomnia
Condition

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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

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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

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

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