Introduction

Uses of Barbit

Epilepsy/Seizures

Side effects of Barbit

Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Hyperactivity
Depression
Confusion
Decreased blood pressure
Fatigue
Headache
Dizziness
Constipation
Excitement
Hangover

How to use Barbit

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Barbit may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Barbit works

Barbit controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Quick Tips

Barbit helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
It may make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Barbit.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Barbit is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Barbit is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.\nMonitor the baby for sleepiness, skin rash, and feeding issues.
UNSAFE – Driving: Barbit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Barbit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Barbit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Barbit is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Barbit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Barbit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Barbit is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.