Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Routes of Administration and Effects

Administration: 

​It is usually administered orally, but it can also be taken sublingually or intravenously (through the veins).

Dosage and Effects: 

• Desmethylflunitrazepam Effects: Sedation, relief from anxiety, muscle relaxation, hypnosis, and amnesia.

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• Adverse Effects: Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, impaired motor coordination, and memory loss. Severe effects can include respiratory depression, especially when combined with other CNS depressants, and loss of consciousness.

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Dose Range (oral):

• Light: 0.5-1 mg

• Common: 1-2 mg

• Strong: 2-4 mg+​

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Onset and Duration:​

• Onset: 40-60 minutes

• Duration: 5-10 hours

• After Effects: 2-12 hours

Information Regarding the Substance

Physical Description: 

It exists in plasma and tissues as a result of flunitrazepam metabolism.

Side Effects:

• Common: Lethargy, impaired cognitive function, and reduced reflexes.

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• Severe: Paradoxical reactions (aggression or agitation in rare cases), respiratory depression, and seizures during withdrawal.