Why would my Dr. prescribe Donnatal for anxiety/stree related to menopause?

	Asked by Unregistered (Female; 42; USA; Hysterectomy, no hormone therapy; Relevant drugs:Inderol (for migraines) ) on Sun 17, Aug 2008 06:09pm :
	My doctor prescribed Belladonna-Phenobarbital as an alternative to Effexor (which I have been taking). All that I have read does not suggest this drug will help with anxiety/stress. Does this drug help for my needs?
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	Answer by Dr Paul S, MD (doctor) on Mon 18, Aug 2008 12:44am: I agree with you that this may be an unusual view of looking at things, but I'm sure your doctor has a good reason for it. My thoughts about this though is that phenobarbital has some form of sedative effect and I think this was intended by your doctor to help calm you down and prevent anxiety (though this is not the primary mode of action of phenobarbital). It is best to directly ask your doctor regarding this, since we can have different opinions and points of view regarding the matter. It is also possible that he already has a good experience regarding this drug in treating anxiety. Regards.
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