Other studies of turmeric and curcumin have shown the following benefits: 1  Turmeric extract worked as well as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee in a study published in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.
This information sheet explains what phenobarbital does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he or she takes this medicine. Phenobarbital is a medication used to control or prevent certain types of seizures. You may hear phenobarbital called by its brand name, PMS-phenobarbital. Phenobarbital comes in liquid, tablet, or injection forms.
Several other side effects are possible with long-term use of the drug. These may include excessive urination, changes in appetite or anemia. The most common long-term side effect associated with the use of phenobarbital is liver damage. Frequent and constant usage of this medication over long periods of time can lead to fatal phenobarbital side effects. Scarring of the liver, irreversible damage and eventual liver failure can occur in some dogs. This particular side effect only impacts a small percentage of dogs on the drug, but the severity of the outcome makes it important to be aware of.