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Phenobarbital |
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Phenobarbital, a barbiturate, is used as a sleep aid and in the treatmentof certain types of epilepsy, including generalized or grand malseizures and partial seizures. |
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Abnormal thinking,aggravation of existing emotional disturbances and phobias,agitation,anemia,angioedema (swelling of face around lips, tongue, and throat, swollen arms and legs, difficulty breathing),allergic reactions (localized swelling, especially of the eyelids, cheeks, or lips, skin redness and inflammation),anxiety,confusion,constipation,decreased breathing,delirium,difficulty sleeping,dizziness,drowsiness,excitement,fainting,fever,hallucinations,headache,increased physical activity and muscle movement,irritability and hyperactivity in children,lack of muscle coordination,low blood pressure,muscle, nerve, or joint pain, especially in people with insomnia,nausea,nervousness,nightmares,psychiatric disturbances,rash,residual drowsiness,restlessness, excitement, and delirium when taken for pain,shallow breathing,sleepiness,slow heartbeat,slowdown of the nervous system,sluggishness,softening of bones,temporary cessation of breathing,vertigo,vomiting |
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Antidepressant drugs known as MAO inhibitors, including Nardil and Parnate
Antihistamines such as Benadryl
Blood-thinning medications such as Coumadin
Doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin)
Griseofulvin (Fulvicin-P/G, Grifulvin V)
Narcotic pain relievers such as Percocet
Oral contraceptives
Other epilepsy drugs such as Dilantin, Depakene, and Depakote
Other sedatives such as Nembutal and Seconal
Steroids such as Medrol and Deltasone
Tranquilizers such as Xanax and Valium
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- Manufacturer - |
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Lilly, Eli and Company |
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Lilly Corporate Center |
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Indianapolis, IN 46285 |
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USA |
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