What does bromide do for the body?: Understanding a Historical Drug's Effects
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In the 19th and early 20th centuries, bromide salts were a widely used and inexpensive medical sedative, often found in popular tonics and remedies. But what does bromide do for the body, and why was it eventually replaced by modern pharmaceuticals? The answer lies in its ability to depress the central nervous system, a property both medically useful and dangerously toxic.
