Summary
The first commercially available barbiturate. Was used commonly as a sleeping aid until the 1950s.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | - | 650-970mg | - | - |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-30 min | 6.0-12.0 hrs | 360-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–4 weeks of regular use
Reset
days to weeks depending on duration of use
Effects
Positive
- Muscle relaxation
- Physical Euphoria
- Muscle Relaxation
- Pain Relief
- Anxiolysis
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Respiratory depression
- Ataxia
- Sedation
- Slurred speech
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Cognitive Euphoria
- Anxiety Suppression
Negative
- Amnesia
- Dizziness
- Delusions of sobriety
- Motor Control Loss
- Thought Deceleration
- Emotion Suppression
- Delusions of Sobriety
Positive
- Tactile Enhancement
- Increased Music Appreciation
- Color enhancement
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Decreased Libido
- Acuity Suppression
- Dehydration
- Light sensitivity
- Acuity suppression
- Dulled perception