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Sadly Glutethimide (Doriden) was discontinued by the last remaining manufacturer Halsey Drug (HD 550 on white round tablet) in late 1992. The DEA practically forced the FDA to make it a schedule ll drug with the ridiculously low quota of six grams. They were the best, especially with codeine ("Hits", "Cibas & codeine "). Yes they were abused but nothing like the opioid abuse epidemic of today. The last countries that used them were Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria. Doriden inducted a liver enzyme CYPD26 if I recall correctly, that made the codeine convert to morphine 80 to 90% instead of the usual 10-15%. It was very long lasting and effective. Finding any Doriden would be like finding the holy grail. ## Yes, Glutethimide combined with codeine was big in my part of the ...

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hypnotic sedative for insomnia, brand name is doriden. ## Does anyone know where one could obtain glutethimide or it's brand name Doriden (CIBA Company)? Am in Canada where Doriden was discontinued in late 1980s and I was told Doriden discontinuation was international. Perhaps there is now a generic form containing active ingredient glutethimide available now as I would assume CIBA trademark rights would have expired. As the benzodiazapine replacement meds for Doriden are more addictive and dangerous (especially if mixed with alcohol or other drugs) it sure would be great to be able to go back to Doriden or glutethimide which was more effective and safer. A shame that the public was switched over to benzodiazipines (i.e. lorazapam, diazapam) when a better/safer product was available...

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Are there any contraindications associated with this sleep aid medication? ## My husband almost died after taking Dalmane. I believe the doctor is at fault. From my research Dalmane was contraindicated. He has Hep C and is on blood pressure meds and anti-depressants. Any thoughts? ## No one here can really provide you with that information, if you believe you have a case then you need to find a medical malpractice lawyer to consult with. ## It can cause severe anxiety, severe depression, and scizo effective disorder.

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these were prescribed for my Dad about 25 years ago and was just wondering what they were called ## I have done more checking on this and I think it may hae been Dalmane but still not quite certain keep me posted thank you ## It's almost impossible to say from just the description and color, very sorry.

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