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Amobarbital and Secobarbital are barbiturates. The combination is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. It also is used as a sedative to relieve anxiety before surgery. Amobarbital and Secobarbital is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
The combination of Amobarbital and Secobarbital comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken at bedtime as needed for sleep. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Amobarbital and Secobarbital exactly as directed. Amobarbital and Secobarbital can be habit-forming. Do not use Amobarbital and Secobarbital for more than 2 weeks. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or for a longer time than your doctor tells you to. Tolerance may develop with long-term or excessive use, making the drug less effective. Do not stop taking this drug without talking to your doctor, especially if you have been taking it for a long time. Stopping this drug suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms (anxiousness, sleeplessness, and irritability). Your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually. If your sleep problems continue, talk to your doctor, who will determine whether this drug is right for you. |