Effect Gidazepam

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Gidazepam

Found in:  

Fentanyl, BZD

Type/Reason added:  

Long acting BZD

Relative Potency:  

N/A

Overview

The Effects

Treatment Options

Routes of Administration and Effects

Administration:

The drug is administered orally, typically as tablets. Sublingual or other routes are not common due to its slow onset and the need for metabolic activation in the liver.

Dosage and Effects:

Primary Effects: Reduces anxiety and has mild sedative and muscle-relaxant effects. It may improve mood and reduce stress while preserving mental clarity, making it suitable for use during the day.

Adverse Effects: Mild drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Indication and dose (oral):
Migraine: 40-60 mg/day
Anxiety-associated disorders: 60-200 mg/day
Alcohol withdrawal: 50-500 mg/day

Information Regarding the Substance

Physical Description:

In its pharmaceutical form, gidazepam is presented as small, circular tablets. These tablets are usually white or light-colored and imprinted with dosage information, depending on the manufacturer.

Side Effects:

Common: Dreduced anxiety, improved mood, mild sedation, and physical relaxation. Unlike other benzodiazepines, it usually does not impair cognitive or motor functions significantly at therapeutic doses.