What Is Nembutal?

Nembutal (pentobarbital sodium) is a barbiturate that acts as a depressant, or sedative, used short-term to treat insomnia. Nembutal is also used as an emergency treatment for seizures, and to cause patients to fall asleep for surgery alsobNembutal is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Nembutal?

Common side effects of Nembutal include:

• problems with memory or concentration,
• excitement,
• irritability,
• aggression (especially in children or older adults),
• confusion,
• loss of balance or coordination,
• nightmares,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• constipation,
• headache,
• drowsiness,
• “hangover” effect (drowsiness the day after a dose),
• agitation,
• nervousness,
• insomnia,
• anxiety,
• dizziness,
• low blood pressure,
• injection site reactions, or
• skin rash.