Nembutal (pentobarbital sodium)

Nembutal (pentobarbital sodium) is a barbiturate that acts as a depressant, or sedative, used short-term to treat insomnia. Nembutal is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures, and to cause patients to fall asleep for surgery. Nembutal is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Nembutal?

Common side effects of Nembutal include:

• problems with memory or concentration,
• excitement,
• irritability,
• aggression (especially in children or older adults),
• confusion,
• loss of balance or coordination,
• nightmares,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• constipation,
• headache,
• drowsiness,
• “hangover” effect (drowsiness the day after a dose),
• agitation,
• nervousness,
• insomnia,
• anxiety,
• dizziness,
• low blood pressure,
• injection site reactions, or
• skin rash.

Dosage for Nembutal

Dosage of Nembutal is determined by the patient’s age, weight, and condition.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Nembutal?

Nembutal may interact with other medications, including blood thinners, doxycycline, other seizure medications, MAO inhibitors, griseofulvin, birth control pills, hormone replacement estrogens, or steroids. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking.

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