Posted by ed_uk on November 16, 2006, at 12:50:26
In reply to Barbs and Benzos, posted by Quintal on November 15, 2006, at 17:55:57
Hi
Phenobarbital is quite different to the barbiturate hynotics. Its subjective effects are different. Pheno is the only barb which is a powerful anticonvulsant at sub-hypnotic doses.
>Phenobarbital strangely had little effect on the withdrawal syndrome but made me feel very leaden and heavily sedated, and in a bad way.
Pheno and the other barbiturates act at different receptors to the benzos. The use of pheno to treat benzo withdrawal symptoms does not appear to be a good idea.
>The benzos were a definite improvement IMHO
In most cases, definitely.
>I suppose a short acting barb may be fun to some people, but I've always found benzos to be more pleasurable myself.
I think most people would find the same thing. Barbs are probably no more likely than benzos to be euphoric.
Regards
Ed
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