Drug details

Butisol (butabarbital sodium tablets)

type of Sedatives

Butisol (butabarbital sodium) is a barbiturate used short-term to treat insomnia, or as a sedative before surgery.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • loss of appetite,
  • nausea,
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • vomiting,
  • constipation,
  • upset stomach,
  • tiredness,
  • drowsiness,
  • unwanted sleepiness,
  • trouble waking up,
  • excitement (especially in children or older adults),
  • problems with memory or concentration,
  • joint or muscle pain, or
  • nightmares or increased dreaming