Placidyl

Treatment

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What is Placidyl

Ethchlorvynol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Ethchlorvynol is a sedative and sleeping pill that is used to treat insomnia. It is only given if a person is intolerant or allergic to other drugs.

Placidyl Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Ethchlorvynol

Effectiveness

How Placidyl Affects Patients

Ethchlorvynol is a sedative drug that is controlled in the United States. It can cause a person to become sleepy, but the exact way in which it works is not known.

How Placidyl works in the body

Ethchlorvynol works similarly to barbiturates to depress the central nervous system. Barbiturates attach to a site on the GABA<sub>A</sub> receptor that controls a chloride ion channel. When barbiturates attach, they keep the chloride ion channel open longer, leading to a greater inhibitory effect of GABA in the brain.

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Placidyl.

Common Placidyl Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Azelastine

Major

Ethchlorvynol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of sedation and somnolence can be increased when Ethchlorvynol is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Ethchlorvynol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Oliceridine

Major

The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Ethchlorvynol is combined with Oliceridine.

Sodium oxybate

Major

Ethchlorvynol may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Sodium oxybate.

Placidyl Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on Aspirin may lead to a decrease in platelets.

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Placidyl Reviews: What are patients saying about Placidyl?

Patient Review

5/11/2010

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

This was a bit tricky to find at the pharmacy, but it worked great once I did.

Patient Review

7/8/2010

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

Finally, I can sleep through the night without being woken up by my pain.

Patient Review

7/12/2009

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

The only downside to this treatment is the grogginess I feel the next morning. I worry that it might fall into the wrong hands since it's a popular street drug.

Patient Review

7/12/2009

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

The next morning grogginess is the only downside, and even that's not enough to keep me from using it. I worry about it falling into the wrong hands because it's known to be abused, but that danger isn't specific to this drug.

Patient Review

5/11/2010

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

I had a bit of difficulty finding this at my local pharmacy, but it was well worth the search. This worked great for me!

Patient Review

7/8/2010

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

I finally found a treatment that lets me get a good night's sleep!

Patient Review

8/27/2010

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

Placidyl was an excellent sleeping pill and it's such a shame that it's no longer on the market.

Patient Review

12/25/2012

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

This product has helped me a lot with my insomnia.

Patient Review

3/8/2016

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

This medication is great for helping me fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

Patient Review

2/20/2009

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

Patient Review

12/25/2012

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I have struggled with insomnia for a long time, but this treatment finally gave me the relief I need.

Patient Review

3/8/2016

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

This medication really helped me sleep at night.

Patient Review

8/27/2010

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

Placidyl was an amazing sleeping pill and I'm really disappointed that it's no longer on the market.

Patient Review

2/20/2009

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

4.7

Patient Review

3/9/2008

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

4.7

Patient Review

3/9/2008

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

4.3

Patient Review

9/27/2010

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I was able to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep for a solid 7 hours, which is really saying something given how light most sleeping treatments are.

4.3

Patient Review

9/27/2010

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

I was able to fall asleep quickly and stay asleep for a solid 7 hours, which is great!

4.3

Patient Review

10/2/2007

Placidyl for Inducing of a Relaxed Easy State

4.3

Patient Review

10/2/2007

Placidyl for Inducing of a Relaxed Easy State

Patient Review

10/14/2011

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

These really help me sleep through the night.

Patient Review

5/14/2009

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

I felt really calm and happy after taking this drug.

Patient Review

5/14/2009

Placidyl for Severe Trouble Sleeping

I felt very calm and euphoric after taking this medication.

Patient Review

10/14/2011

Placidyl for Chronic Trouble Sleeping

This medication has been effective in helping me get to sleep and stay asleep throughout the night.

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Patient Q&A Section about placidyl

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is placidyl used for?

"Placidyl Ethchlorvynol is a medication that was traditionally used to treat insomnia. However, it is no longer as commonly used for that purpose, as there are other medications that are more effective. If Ethchlorvynol is used regularly to help with sleeping, it is generally only effective for a week or less."

Answered by AI

Is placidyl a sedative hypnotic?

"The drug Ethchlorvynol, also known as Placidyl, was involved in the passive addiction of a newborn. The mother had been taking the recommended dose of the medication at bedtime for the last 3 months of pregnancy."

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