Summary
Ethchlorvynol has been used to treat insomnia. Due to its barbiturate-like problems concerning abuse and overdose, U.S. manufacturers discontinued it in 1999.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 100-200mg | 200-500mg | 500-750mg | 750mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-45 min | 6.0-9.0 hrs | 1.0-6.0 hrs | 360-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over weeks of regular use via CB1 receptor downregulation
Reset
2–4 weeks for most users; heavy users may need longer
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Physical euphoria
- Muscle relaxation
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Respiratory depression
- Vasoconstriction
- Teeth grinding
- Sedation
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Cognitive euphoria
- Euphoria
- Anxiety suppression
Negative
- Compulsive redosing
- Anxiety
- Thought deceleration
- Dizziness
- Amnesia
- Time distortion
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Increased libido
- Tactile enhancement
- Color enhancement
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Light sensitivity
- Appetite suppression
- Dehydration
- Double vision
- Dulled perception