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Posted by Paulbwell on April 15, 2005, at 19:29:55
are these prescribed anymore?
Capsules:
-Seconal-red
-Amytal-blue
-Tuinal-red and blue
-Nembutol-yellowOthers?
Obsolute?
Posted by Maxime on April 15, 2005, at 23:16:17
In reply to Barbiturates? anyone take one?, posted by Paulbwell on April 15, 2005, at 19:29:55
Yes, there is someone on the board who takes seconal. But I would say they are rarely prescribed. But I wish I could get my hands on a bottle.
Maxime
> are these prescribed anymore?
>
> Capsules:
>
> -Seconal-red
> -Amytal-blue
> -Tuinal-red and blue
> -Nembutol-yellow
>
> Others?
>
> Obsolute?
Posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 0:09:56
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one? » Paulbwell, posted by Maxime on April 15, 2005, at 23:16:17
> Yes, there is someone on the board who takes seconal. But I would say they are rarely prescribed. >
> Maxime
>
>
> > are these prescribed anymore?
> >
> > Capsules:
> >
> > -Seconal-red
> > -Amytal-blue
> > -Tuinal-red and blue
> > -Nembutol-yellow
> >
> > Others?
> >
> > Obsolute?
>
> I think Ame Sans Vie has taken Seconal-but he rarely comes here now.
Also I think someone convinced their Doc to give Nembutal for a while, for hard out insomnia."But I wish could get my hands on a bottle"
I know what you mean, insomnia can drive you crazy, and Nembutal is supposed to be very effective, would be great for thoes insomniac escapes, he found it so, "the best sleep ever" is how I think he described it, forgotten who thou.Have to rely on some Benzos and wait it out arrrrrggggg!!!!!!
Posted by Spriggy on April 16, 2005, at 13:08:03
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one? » Maxime, posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 0:09:56
When I was about 8 months pregnant with my second son, I was having preterm labor and could not sleep.
My dr. prescribed me seconal (and swore it was safe for the baby- I was the type that refused even tylenol while pregnant!). Anyway, I was desperate for sleep so I took it.
I can remember being downstairs and my husband had to CARRY me up to the bed. It was the best sleep aide I've ever taken.
I liked it soo much that I threw it out after using it twice becuase I was beginning to scare myself (afraid of addiction).
So it definitely works. I think it might work TOO well. LOL
Posted by jerrympls on April 16, 2005, at 13:57:11
In reply to Barbiturates? anyone take one?, posted by Paulbwell on April 15, 2005, at 19:29:55
> are these prescribed anymore?
>
> Capsules:
>
> -Seconal-red
> -Amytal-blue
> -Tuinal-red and blue
> -Nembutol-yellow
>
> Others?
>
> Obsolute?I've been on Nembutal before. It worked wonders - but tolerance develops within a month or so. Anyway - that was a long time ago and plus they've stopped making Nembutal since Nov. 2004 (FYI).
Jerry
Posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 17:49:04
In reply to seconal, posted by Spriggy on April 16, 2005, at 13:08:03
> When I was about 8 months pregnant with my second son, I was having preterm labor and could not sleep.
>
> My dr. prescribed me seconal (and swore it was safe for the baby- I was the type that refused even tylenol while pregnant!). Anyway, I was desperate for sleep so I took it.
>
> I can remember being downstairs and my husband had to CARRY me up to the bed. It was the best sleep aide I've ever taken.
>
> I liked it soo much that I threw it out after using it twice becuase I was beginning to scare myself (afraid of addiction).
>
> So it definitely works. I think it might work TOO well. LOLHI Ya,
Was this recently or years ago?
Seconal seems like last resort stuff? A hangover (pun) from the 1950's?It was so effective, You were scared you may come to rely on it?
how would you describe the sleep from 1? 100mg Capsule?
Kindly P
Posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 17:59:01
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one? » Paulbwell, posted by jerrympls on April 16, 2005, at 13:57:11
> > are these prescribed anymore?
> >
> > Capsules:
> >
> > -Seconal-red
> > -Amytal-blue
> > -Tuinal-red and blue
> > -Nembutol-yellow
> >
> > Others?
> >
> > Obsolute?
>
> I've been on Nembutal before. It worked wonders - but tolerance develops within a month or so. Anyway - that was a long time ago and plus they've stopped making Nembutal since Nov. 2004 (FYI).
>
> JerryHi Jer,
they still make it in liquid-the Vet who came here last month had a huge bottle of it
was this when The 20mgs dex spans 4x day were too much for you to get to sleep?
You took it for 1 month and found it lost sleep inducing qualities after that?
you took 1 100mg cap?
how would describe the sleep,
If you didn't sleep was it a powerfull anxiolytic when in effect?
I've heard only 30 or so are a dangerous amount of pentobarb-it was for our old dog- but this was intentional:(-poor thing
Cheers
Posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 18:03:18
In reply to seconal, posted by Spriggy on April 16, 2005, at 13:08:03
When ever i see pics of thoes red caps with F40 imprinted on them I think of a Ferrari F40
weird thou
-1=fast
-1=slow
;O}
Posted by Spriggy on April 16, 2005, at 18:40:10
In reply to Re: seconal, posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 18:03:18
I was given it in September of 1999. So it's been almost 6 years ago. I had never heard of it before until my dr. gave it to me.
I slept like a baby- I just remember liking it so much that I was concerned I would get addicted easily.
Posted by ed_uk on April 16, 2005, at 20:01:41
In reply to Barbiturates? anyone take one?, posted by Paulbwell on April 15, 2005, at 19:29:55
Hi P,
Are you suffering from insomnia?
Ed.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 20:13:50
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one? » Paulbwell, posted by ed_uk on April 16, 2005, at 20:01:41
> Hi P,
>
> Are you suffering from insomnia?
>
> Ed.Hi Ed,
You know start the day out slow and lazy, get up n going, then some trouble lately knocking off at night >repeat cycle,
Last week lately
I'll be ok,
hope you gettin sum study done Ed
Posted by ed_uk on April 16, 2005, at 20:16:54
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one?, posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 20:13:50
>>repeat cycle
LOL That's a cycle I know well!
Ed.
Posted by temoigneur on April 17, 2005, at 0:37:09
In reply to Barbiturates? anyone take one?, posted by Paulbwell on April 15, 2005, at 19:29:55
> are these prescribed anymore?
>
> Capsules:
>
> -Seconal-red
> -Amytal-blue
> -Tuinal-red and blue
> -Nembutol-yellow
>
> Others?
>
> Obsolute?Hi looks kind of moronic the way I've advertised amesansvie's sleep meds, but I believe he's tried everything, and now he is currently, or was on barbituates, he had to find a doctor that he could convince, he'd tried almost everything else. He's very knowledgeable if you can get a hold of him
Ben
Posted by jerrympls on April 17, 2005, at 0:54:19
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one? » jerrympls, posted by Paulbwell on April 16, 2005, at 17:59:01
> > > are these prescribed anymore?
> > >
> > > Capsules:
> > >
> > > -Seconal-red
> > > -Amytal-blue
> > > -Tuinal-red and blue
> > > -Nembutol-yellow
> > >
> > > Others?
> > >
> > > Obsolute?
> >
> > I've been on Nembutal before. It worked wonders - but tolerance develops within a month or so. Anyway - that was a long time ago and plus they've stopped making Nembutal since Nov. 2004 (FYI).
> >
> > Jerry
>
>
>
> Hi Jer,
>
> they still make it in liquid-the Vet who came here last month had a huge bottle of it
>
> was this when The 20mgs dex spans 4x day were too much for you to get to sleep?
>
> You took it for 1 month and found it lost sleep inducing qualities after that?
>
> you took 1 100mg cap?
>
> how would describe the sleep,
>
> If you didn't sleep was it a powerfull anxiolytic when in effect?
>
> I've heard only 30 or so are a dangerous amount of pentobarb-it was for our old dog- but this was intentional:(-poor thing
>
> Cheers
>
Actually I was on it because of the insomnia Wellbutrin caused. I took 200mg. It took a couple nights for it to kick in. Once you take it it puts you right to sleep. VERY VERY VERY peaceful sleep and restful I thought - best sleep I've gotten. No hangover for me either. I was also still able to get up and go to the bathroom if needed. Of course it is very easy to overdose.I was on it for 2 months actuallly. I could feel the tolerance creeping up - but my doc only wanted me on it short-term. I think it would have lasted another month or so.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 17, 2005, at 1:56:30
In reply to Amesanevie Takes Tuinal?, posted by temoigneur on April 17, 2005, at 0:37:09
> > are these prescribed anymore?
> >
> > Capsules:
> >
> > -Seconal-red
> > -Amytal-blue
> > -Tuinal-red and blue
> > -Nembutol-yellow
> >
> > Others?
> >
> > Obsolute?
>
> Hi looks kind of moronic the way I've advertised amesansvie's sleep meds, but I believe he's tried everything, and now he is currently, or was on barbituates, he had to find a doctor that he could convince, he'd tried almost everything else. He's very knowledgeable if you can get a hold of him
>
> Ben
Yerlooking back he took noctec for 2 weeks then tuinal (Seconal+Amytal) 2-4 for 2 weeks to prevent tolerance.
He even said Seconal alone didn't work!
That guy has tried every Psych drug in existance.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 17, 2005, at 17:16:18
In reply to Re: seconal » Paulbwell, posted by Spriggy on April 16, 2005, at 18:40:10
> I was given it in September of 1999. So it's been almost 6 years ago. I had never heard of it before until my dr. gave it to me.
>
> I slept like a baby- I just remember liking it so much that I was concerned I would get addicted easily.
>
> Hi spriggyHow much were you given in your script? have you wished you still had it, for occasional use?
All thoes valuable meds going down the toilet!!! uggggg
Cheers
Posted by Spriggy on April 17, 2005, at 23:11:02
In reply to Re: seconal » Spriggy, posted by Paulbwell on April 17, 2005, at 17:16:18
It's been too long ago for me to remember. It seems like my doctor only gave me like 10 pills anyway.
I only flushed 8 of them.
No, I've really never thought about it. The Restoril helps me sleep pretty well at this point.
Posted by paulbwell on April 18, 2005, at 16:31:55
In reply to Re: seconal, posted by Spriggy on April 17, 2005, at 23:11:02
> It's been too long ago for me to remember. It seems like my doctor only gave me like 10 pills anyway.
>
> I only flushed 8 of them.
>
> No, I've really never thought about it. The Restoril helps me sleep pretty well at this point.
so the Restoril is as good then?
Posted by Spriggy on April 20, 2005, at 10:51:42
In reply to Re: seconal » Spriggy, posted by paulbwell on April 18, 2005, at 16:31:55
Well it's as good but it is a different feeling/reaction.
Seconal made me KNOCK out cold.
Restoril gently puts me to sleep.
I prefer the latter. LOL
Posted by gromit on April 21, 2005, at 12:43:50
In reply to seconal, posted by Spriggy on April 16, 2005, at 13:08:03
I don't expect anybody here is as dumb as me. When I was in school a friend gave me a few Seconal capsules. My first thought of course was to empty one and put it up my nose, white powdery substance goes in the nose right? Right away it was painful, really painful and I started sneezing, violently. After a little while I was out but according to my roommate I sneezed every few seconds in my sleep all night.
So if anyone reads this don't snort Seconal, you won't like it, trust me.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 21, 2005, at 13:45:35
In reply to Re: Stupid Seconal Tricks, posted by gromit on April 21, 2005, at 12:43:50
I've heard this.
But with Seconal NEVER being Scripted now anyways, this is a minor concern.
Posted by jerrympls on May 3, 2005, at 22:55:15
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one? » Paulbwell, posted by jerrympls on April 17, 2005, at 0:54:19
Is Seconal still available in the US? I found out I have a severe sleep phase disorder. I KNOW that a barbituate would get me back on track within a month. I've been on Nembutal in the past for the same thing and it worked perfectly. Now they stopped making it. Anyone know about Seconal?
Posted by ed_uk on May 5, 2005, at 6:20:50
In reply to Re: Barbiturates? anyone take one?, posted by jerrympls on May 3, 2005, at 22:55:15
Hi!
I don't know about the US but I do know that Seconal and Amytal are still available in the UK.
Ed.
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