Posted by jerrympls on November 24, 2004, at 20:33:04
I have severe insomnia - tried everything. So, my pdoc agreed to allow me to go back on the barbituate sleeping med. Nembutal (PENTOBARBITAL SODIUM). I say "go back on it" because about 6 years ago my doc put me on it for a couple months to help me get my sleep schedule back on track. It worked WONDERFULLY - BEST sleep I have EVER gotten. So I was pleased my pdoc was willing to try it.
However, I can't find a pharmacy that carries it. One pharmacy called me back and said their supplier said that it wasn't being distributed as of Nov. 1, 2004.
So, I'm confused - does "not distributed" mean they're not making it any longer? or just not distributing it to certain suppliers?? Also, other pharmacies I called laughed at me when I asked if they carried it.
Now, I can hear some of you telling me that it makes sense for it to no longer be used because of benzos, etc. But, I was able to get Chloral Hydrate the other day and THAT med has been around since 1832!!!
Anyone know anything about the discontinuation of Nembutal?? I'd appreciate any information.
Thanks!
Jerry
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