Flunitrazepam manufactured under the brand name Rohypnol is a depressant that falls in the same class of drugs as Valium and Xanax. Like GHB, it is colorless, tasteless and odorless; dissolves easily; and has been associated with date rape and other sexual assault cases. It can cause amnesia and drowsiness and is known to cause physical and psychological dependence. Rohypnol is not available for prescription in the United States, but it is legal in 60 countries worldwide for treatment of insomnia.
Brand or Common Names:
Rohypnol
Slang Terms:
Roofie, Roche, Forget-Me Pill
Medical Uses:
None (in the United States)
Duration of Effects:
8 to 12 hours
Possible Effects:
Slurred Speech, Altered Breathing and Heart Rate, Depression, Sedation, Amnesia, Anxiety, Paranoia, Drowsiness, Euphoria, Psychosis, Physical and Psychological Dependence
Methods of Use:
Oral
Effects of Overdose:
Slow and Shallow Breathing, Sleep Disorder, Weak and Rapid Pulse, Clammy Skin, Convulsions, Depression, Coma, Increased Risk of Parkinson's Disease, Death
Withdrawal Symptoms:
Anxiety, Insomnia, Tremors, Delirium, Convulsions, Cramps, Nausea, Chills and Sweating, Irritability, Death