Summary
Is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced in 1954, as a "safe" alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Anecdotally long term use has had effects similar to withdrawal, while still on a stable dose of the drug.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 250mg | 500mg | 750mg | 750mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 30-45 min | 2.0-8.0 hrs | 1.0-12.0 hrs | 120-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops within days of regular use; analgesic tolerance faster than respiratory depression tolerance
Reset
7–14 days for partial reset; full reset may take weeks — tolerance loss greatly increases overdose risk
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
- Dizziness
- Thought deceleration
- Amnesia
- Time distortion
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Increased libido
- Tactile enhancement
- Color enhancement
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Light sensitivity
- Dehydration
- Appetite suppression
- Double vision
- Dulled perception