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Barbiturates: Risks and Effects by Hana Alsayed is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Barbiturates, once commonly prescribed, are now rarely used due to their addictive nature and the availability of safer alternatives like benzodiazepines. They can cause severe respiratory depression and hypotension, particularly in overdose situations, and withdrawal can be life-threatening. Benzodiazepines, introduced in the 1960s, are now the primary treatment for anxiety, with a lower risk of respiratory depression and fewer drug interactions.

Author

Hana Alsayed

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EN