Barbiturates are a class of drugs that were used extensively in the 1960s and 1970s as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and seizure disorders.

Barbiturates have largely been replaced by benzodiazepines and nonbenzodiazepines ("Z-drugs") in routine medical practice, particularly in the treatment of anxiety disorders and insomnia, …

Barbiturates are central nervous depressants. They reduce the activity of nerves causing muscle relaxation. They can reduce heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. All barbiturates affect …

What are Barbiturates? Depressant drug used to help sleep, relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and prevent seizures. Prescribed names: Fiorina®, Pentothal®, Seconal®, or Nembutal®.

Feb 1, 2024 · What are Barbiturates? Barbiturates are central nervous system depressants that were historically used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures but are now rarely prescribed …

Aug 8, 2025 · Discover how barbiturates are used, their effects on the brain, and the risks linked to misuse and dependence

Barbiturates are depressants that produce a wide spectrum of central nervous system depression from mild sedation to coma. They also have been used as sedatives, hypnotics, anesthetics, …

Dec 19, 2025 · barbiturate, any of a class of organic compounds used in medicine as sedatives (to produce a calming effect), as hypnotics (to produce sleep), or as an adjunct in anesthesia. …

Jun 14, 2022 · Barbiturates are sedative-hypnotic medications, meaning they make you feel relaxed or drowsy. They can treat a wide range of conditions from seizures to insomnia.

Jun 2, 2023 · Barbiturates are a class of drugs derived from barbituric acid that act as depressants to the central nervous system. These drugs are used as sedatives or anesthetics …