Phenobarbital
Phenobarbital is used of epilepsy seizures , anxiety and for short term it can be used for insomnia it is suppose to help you sleep. Phenobarbital slows down the activity of your nervous system and slows down the brain activity. It is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. When taking phenobarbital for insomnia you shouldn’t take it any longer than 2 weeks. If taken longer than 2 weeks you could have some of these symptoms slurred speech, confusion and unsteadiness. One of the worst symptoms could be unconsciousness and having trouble breathing.
Are You Addicted To Phenobarbital?
When taking the phenobarbital for long periods of time your tolerance can build up and your doctor will have to adjust your dosage up so that you can still get the same effects when you started taking the phenobarbital. Some common side effects of phenobarbital are depression, stomach ache, drowsiness, dizziness, headaches and vomiting. Some of the most severe side effects of taking the phenobarbital are joint and muscle pain, nightmares and constipation.
Memory Loss From Phenobarbital
When you miss a dose you should go ahead and take it as soon as you remember. While taking the phenobarbital you could have memory loss. You could be driving down the road ,on the phone or even eating and you will not even remember doing these things. Phenobarbital could be very habit forming so you need to take it the way the doctor prescribed it to you.
