Posted by paulbwell on November 25, 2004, at 23:09:44
In reply to Re: What happened to NEMBUTAL? » jerrympls, posted by Larry Hoover on November 24, 2004, at 22:33:55
> > 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!!!
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> > Anyone know anything about the discontinuation of Nembutal?? I'd appreciate any information.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Jerry
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> I honestly don't know what to make of that. Did you ask a large chain to order it for you? You could also get it from Canada, with a valid prescription. It's still an actively registered drug in Canada, assuming the same distribution problem doesn't exist there.
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> The drug is certainly still being made. It's part of some euthanization cocktails used by veterinarians.
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> Lar
>
No, fair call Lar. It (Numbutal) is indeed, along with other Barbs, being used by Vets for that purpose, and sadly, I saw a doco on TV a while back, on assisted sui**** is a favourite Med for this sad purpose.*These are facts*
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