Posted by Sad Panda on July 11, 2004, at 10:34:33
In reply to Do Barbiturates relieve distress « 1980Monroe, posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2004, at 9:31:20
> Posted by 1980Monroe on July 10, 2004, at 19:57:53
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> > I know they are sedatives that calm people with emotional problems in hostpitals sometimes, but i also heard artlices claming they disturb probems, especially with emotionally disturbed individuels.
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> > I may talk to my doc about Amytal (amobarbital) about anxiety and insomnia (i've had many failed trials with others, xanax, too much) It may help me get some other issues too....
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>Yes, barbiturates relieve stress, but benzos are better. They both work pretty much the same way except the margin of safety is hugely different. Have you tried benzos besides Xanax? They are all a little bit different, I would try Klonopin & Ativan.
Cheers,
Panda.
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