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Secobarbital, a barbiturate, is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. It is also used as a sedative to relieve anxiety before surgery. Secobarbital is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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. Your prescription is not refillable. Take Secobarbital exactly as directed. Secobarbital can be habit-forming. Do not use 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. If your sleep problems continue, talk to your doctor, who will determine whether this drug is right for you. |