Flumazenil
Limited data
Limited data
Sparse data. Doses and effects may be unreliable or untested.
- 1 source
- duration data present
- 17 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
- 1 source
- duration data present
- 17 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
Aliases: Anexate, Lanexat, Mazicon, Romazicon, Ro 15-1788
Summary
Flumazenil is the benzodiazepine antidote and can abruptly trigger withdrawal or seizures in dependent individuals. It should only be used with seizure management on standby and careful screening for mixed overdoses. Flumazenil competitively blocks the benzodiazepine site on the GABAA receptor.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intravenous (Bolus) | 1-2 min | 6-10 min | 1-2 hrs |
| Intranasal (Investigational / Pediatric) | 5-8 min | 10-20 min | 1-2 hrs |
Effect Profile
Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Low anxiolysis and sedation
Tolerance
Tolerance Decay
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session — the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.
Effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Tremor
- Motor impairment
- Sedation
- Reduced anxiety
- Anxiety or panic
- Dysphoria
- Dizziness
- Abrupt return of consciousness
- Dulled perception
Combinations
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