Although the drug saw widespread, medically approved use, Tuinal proved to be both dangerous and highly addictive. Because of this, Tuinal has been all but discontinued in the United States and Europe.

Do they still make seconal?

While generic versions of the drug were in existence after Eli Lilly's patent of the name Seconal expired, currently there are no companies that manufacture the drug generically in the United States. Until 2020, Valeant was the sole marketer of Seconal in the United States.

Are barbiturates still prescribed?

Although many people view barbiturates as somewhat of a drug of the past, they are still being prescribed, and they are still being abused.