Secobarbital WisdomCard™

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  1. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Secobarbital nlm.nih.gov - Secobarbital
  2. Wikipedia: Secobarbital en.wikipedia.org - Secobarbital
  3. A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Secobarbital umm.edu - Secobarbital
  4. Lexi-Comp (via Merck): Secobarbital merck.com - Secobarbital
  5. Healthwise (via MSN Health & Fitness): Secobarbital health.msn.com - Secobarbital
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Research Notes on Secobarbital

A barbituate derivative, secobarbital is used to treat epilepsy, temporary insomnia, and in some cases as an anesthetic for minor surgical procedures. Side effects can include impaired motor functions, anxiety, nausea, and nightmares. Secobarbital is sold under the brand name Seconal.

Fast Facts:

  • Secobarbital is an addictive drug.
  • Carries the risk of severe allergic reactions and complex sleep-related behaviors such as sleep driving. Extreme care must be exercised when using secobarbital.
  • Recreational use of secobarbital was linked to the deaths of Charles Boyer, Bartley Crum, Judy Garland, Jimi Hendrix, Anissa Jones, Marilyn Monroe and Lupe Velez.
  • Because of the highly addictive nature and severe potential side effects, secobarbital is rarely prescribed.

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