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If used during breastfeeding it may result in drowsiness in the baby. A lower dose is recommended in those with poor liver or kidney function, as well as elderly people. Phenobarbital is a barbiturate that works by increasing the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA. Phenobarbital was discovered in 1912 and is the oldest still commonly used anti-seizure medication.
Pets requiring a phenobarbital level test need to have a blood sample drawn at the hospital. The test measures the level of phenobarbital in the blood to determine if the dose is within the correct range to prevent seizures without causing harmful side effects. Long-term phenobarbital use can result in liver damage. In pets with phenobarbital toxicosis, the medication should be discontinued.