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Phenobarbital

Also known as: pheno, phenobarbitone, luminal

CNS depressant that is used mostly for insomnia (In older patients) and epliepsy (in younger patients) And it a very strong narcotic, that can be taken most ways. It's used less as "safer" alternatives have been made (Benzodiazepines).

Dosage

Oral

Common: 100-150mg
Light: 50-100mg
Strong: 150-300mg

Duration

Onset: undefined minutes
Duration: undefined hours
After effects: 1-24 hours

Timeline

After
1-24 hours
012h1d
Typical
Extended range

Avoid

All other CNS depressants.

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