Summary
Sedative of the pipeidinedone family. Was used for treating insomnia, yet is rarely used today due to substances with fewer side effects, such as benzodiazepines.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 150-200mg | 200-300mg | 300mg | 300mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Peak | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 6.0-12.0 hrs | 1.0-16.0 hrs | 360-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–4 weeks of daily use; hypnotic tolerance faster than anxiolytic tolerance
Reset
weeks to months depending on half-life and duration of use; taper recommended
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Increased heart rate
- Pupil dilation
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Vasoconstriction
- Restlessness
- Sedation
- Decreased appetite
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Euphoria
- Cognitive euphoria
- Wakefulness
- Empathy
Negative
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Compulsive redosing
- Time distortion
- Talkativeness
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Color enhancement
- Tactile enhancement
- Brightened colour
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Appetite suppression
- Dehydration
- Disinhibition
- Dulled perception
- Drifting