Butisol Sodium Side Effects

Serious Side Effects of Butisol Sodium

Signs of allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing or swelling
Mood and mental changes such as agitation, confusion, loss of muscle coordination, depression, nightmares, nervousness, hallucinations, insomnia, anxiety, abnormal thinking
Respiratory complications such as hyperventilation or difficulty breathing and swallowing
Dizziness, feeling faint or passing out
Fever or sore throat
Bruising or bleeding more easily than usual
Mouth sores

Common Side Effects of Butisol Sodium

Mild drowsiness or dizziness
Gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting or constipation
Nightmares or increased dreaming
Pain in the joints or muscles
Trouble with memory or concentration
Excitement

Warnings & Recalls for Butisol Sodium

Pregnancy Warning

Butisol Sodium is a FDA pregnancy Category D medication and should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Butisol Sodium may cause fetal damage if taken by a woman who is pregnant. Butisol Sodium may also be transferred through breast-milk and cause harm a nursing infant. This medication may reduce effectiveness of birth control pills.

General Warnings

Butisol Sodium may be habit-forming. Prolonged use may lead to tolerance, psychological dependence, and eventually physical dependence. Behaviors occurring during sleep have been reported during use of Butisol Sodium. These behaviors, including sleep-driving, are usually accompanied by amnesia. Should this occur, patients are strongly advised to discontinue medication. Patients should consult their doctor if they have a history of any of the following:

severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing disorder
liver disease
anemia (lack of red blood cells)
porphyria
depression, mental illness, or suicide attempt; or
drug or alcohol addiction
allergy to butabarbital, aspirin, or any kind of yellow dye

Interactions

Butisol Sodium should not be combined with the following drugs:

Sodium oxybate
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Beta-blockers
Clozapine
Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone)
Doxycycline
Estrogens (eg, micronized estradiol)
Griseofulvin
Metronidazole
Birth control pills
Phenytoin
Quinidine
Theophylline
Valproic acid

Butisol Sodium Treatment and Use

What is Butisol Sodium?

Butisol Sodium is a central nervous system depressant used short-term to treat insomnia or to sedate patients before surgery.

How does Butisol Sodium work?

Butisol Sodium works by depressing the central nervous system, resulting in sleep or sedation depending on the dose.

How to take Butisol Sodium

Butisol Sodium comes in tablet form and it’s dosage depends on what it is being prescribed for. As a sedative, Butisol Sodium is prescribed in 15-30 mg doses three to four times daily. As a bed time hypnotic, it is prescribed 50-100 mg before bed. As a preoperative sedative, patients are given 50 to 100 mg about one hour before surgery.

Other Names for Butisol Sodium

Brand name:

Butisol Sodium

Generic name:

Butisol Sodium