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In 1903, the world of medicine was forever changed by the introduction of a new compound named . Originally marketed under the trade name Veronal , it promised a "secure and harmless" solution for the weary and anxious. While it was hailed as a breakthrough a century ago, its legacy is now a cautionary tale of pharmaceutical history. The Birth of a Sleep Revolution

The Rise and Fall of the "Verona" Dream: A History of Barbital barbital

: Early clinical trials reported it could induce deep sleep within 30 minutes, lasting up to nine hours. In 1903, the world of medicine was forever