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SECOBARBITAL (Seconal®)
Used to Treat:
insomnia
pre-operative anxiety
Duration of Effects:
1 to 8 hours
Common Side Effects:
drowsiness
poor concentration
confusion
nervousness
vomiting
nausea
dizziness
slurred speech
restlessness
aggression
sadness
headache
Overdose Reaction:
extreme drowsiness
confusion
unconsciousness
poor coordination
decreased breathing
change in pupil size
Overdose Lethality Potential:
high*
Withdrawal Reaction:
dizziness
anxiety
confusion
seizures
fainting
insomnia
hallucinations
Withdrawal Potential:
high
Potential to Agitate:
low
Potential to Calm:
high
