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Are Babrbiturates still used in Ireland

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  • 18-12-2012 10:10pm
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    tdv123
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    In rare cases? Specifically Phenobarbital.

    I have a relative who was on Xanax for a number of years & he's having major withdrawal effects. His doctor wanting him to getting of them switched him to 15mg of Flurazepam & 150mg Lyrica of a daily dose. But he has a huge Alprazolam tolerance & this medication isn't doing much to combat the withdrawals.

    I was talking to someone from the States & they suggested he needed to go back to his the doctor and tell him he his still having all these withdrawal symptoms and bring up a Valium or Phenobarbital taper.

    Not looking for any advice just want to know if there still prescribed anymore or are they gone completely.


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    RobFowl
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    Phenobarbitone is still prescribed very ocasionally. Mostly to older patients who've been on it for years (usually for Epilepsy). I've never seen it initiated for a new patient (and 24 years in the health care business!).


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    RobFowl
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    tdv123 wrote: »
    Not looking for any advice just want to know if there still prescribed anymore or are they gone completely.

    Please note this if replying !!!!!


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    foodaholic
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    Valium detoxes are very common


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    ThatDrGuy
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    Phenobarb is often used in status in ICU as an add on treatment for poorly controlled seizures.


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