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Phenobarbital Treatment Report
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What is Phenobarbital?
Phenobarbital, a barbiturate, is used to control epilepsy (seizures) and as a sedative to relieve anxiety. It is also used for short-term treatment of insomnia to help you fall asleep.
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Reasons Taken
5 patients in the community are taking or have taken Phenobarbital.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 40% |
| Nightmares | 1 | 20% |
| epilepsy | 1 | 20% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 20% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Phenobarbital or how long patients were taking Phenobarbital before stopping.
Currently taking Phenobarbital
Stopped taking Phenobarbital
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 100% |  |