Tag: Barbiturate withdrawal

Fioricet contains butalbital, a barbiturate that can be habit-forming, leading to physical and psychological dependence [1.2.1, 1.4.6]. So, what happens if you take Fioricet every day? Daily use is not recommended and can lead to significant health risks [1.2.2].

Once widely abused for their sedating effects in the mid-20th century, the street drug called Reds is the barbiturate secobarbital, most commonly known by its brand name, Seconal. Historically packaged in bright red bullet-shaped capsules, 'reds' were largely replaced by benzodiazepines in clinical practice due to their extremely high potential for fatal overdose and severe, life-threatening withdrawal symptoms.