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BarbitalInfo
SummaryThe first commercially available barbiturate. Was used commonly as a sleeping aid until the 1950s.
DoseCommon: 650-970mg.
Onset15-30 minutes.
Duration6-12 hours.
Categoriesbarbiturate
habit-forming
depressant
AvoidAll other CNS depressants.