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Barbiturates are no longer prescribed due to their high likelihood of abuse, damaging effects on the body, and complicated withdrawal syndromes. Much more efficient and safer drugs now exist to treat anxiety and sleep disorders.

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The barbiturates, such as pentobarbital (Nembutal) and secobarbital (Seconal) are no longer commonly used to treat insomnia because they are too dangerous if they are taken in overdoses.

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