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Phenobarbital User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Sezaby

Phenobarbital has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 31 reviews on Drugs.com. 94% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 3% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Phenobarbital

  • Grandpa...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 5, 2021

For Hyperbilirubinemia "I take 30 mg daily to treat chronic Hyperbilirubinemia. Without it, my skin is very yellow. On my daily dosage, my skin is much closer to normal colour."

9 / 10
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  • Freia
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 15, 2022

For Insomnia "Took 50 mg at bedtime, it actually acts as a stimulant and keeps me awake. Fast heart rate, body aches & a slight headache. I will never be taking this for sleep again."

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  • May
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 12, 2022

For Seizures "My son has been taking phenobarbital after having his first seizure at age 5 he is now 28."

10 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Qloe
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 11, 2020

For Seizures "IDK but ever since iIve had a seizure and started taking this medicine, i feel sad, irritable, and angry. but it works! I've never had a second seizure!"

10 / 10
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  • Big...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 9, 2018

For Seizures "It was ok at first but the second day I couldn’t stop shaking"

6 / 10
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Are you taking this medicine?

  • Anonymous
  • April 4, 2010

For Hyperbilirubinemia "Took care of it after a couple days."

10 / 10
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  • ggano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 15, 2021

For Seizures "Excellent anti seizures w/o Benzodiazepine. Benzo withdrawal is a nightmare This is a much better medication"

10 / 10
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  • meowb...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 15, 2023

"Didn't get rid of my headache but turned my memory off and made me sleep like a dead man."

10 / 10
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  • John
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 29, 2024

"By far the best medication for more severe alcohol withdrawal cases. Very effective and long-lasting. Little to no need for a complicated plethora of drugs for breakthrough symptoms."

10 / 10
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