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Amobarbital
amobarbital
Basic Information
Summary
A sedative and hypnotic barbiturate first discovered in 1923. Formerly widely used recreationally and medically, barbiturates have declined in popularity with the appearance of benzodiazepines and other drugs with less serious consequences in overdose.
Depressant
Depressants are drugs which reduce arousal and stimulation in the user, characterised by a depressing of mental and physical functions.
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These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.
Read more on TripSit Wiki...Dose
| Oral | |
|---|---|
| Low | 50mg |
| Common | 50-75mg |
| Strong | 75-150mg+ |
Duration
| All ROAs | |
|---|---|
| Onset | 10-30 minutes |
| Duration | 5-9 hours |
| After-effects | 2-12 hours |
Avoid
All other CNS depressants.
Effects
Anxiolytic, Sedative, Muscle Relaxant, Amnesia, Dystaxia, Hypnotic.
Bioavaiability
Oral: Roughly 95%.
Interactions
No interaction information for Amobarbital