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: Unlike modern alternatives, Barbital has a very narrow "safety window." Higher doses can depress the respiratory centers of the brainstem, leading to fatal respiratory failure.

: Early clinical trials reported it could induce deep sleep within 30 minutes, lasting up to nine hours. barbital

By the late 1950s and 60s, reports of widespread dependence and fatal overdoses led to stricter regulations. Today, Barbital is largely a relic of the past, having been replaced by (like Xanax or Valium) which, while still addictive, offer a much better safety profile regarding fatal overdose. : Unlike modern alternatives, Barbital has a very

Despite its early praise, the "gentlest of poisons" revealed a dark side as it became more widely used throughout the 20th century: : Unlike modern alternatives