Nitrazepam

Benzodiazepines
Rohyphol (date rape drug)
Triazolam
Temazepam

Nitrazepam street name
Moggies

Brand name
Mogadon (Roche), Nitrados (Berk), Remnos (DDSA) Unisomnia (Unigreg).

Drug effect
Depressant or 'downer'

Drug description
Tablet (5mg), and oral suspension (2.5mg/5ml)

Therapeutic Use
Insomnia

Street use
Injected or swallowed

Dependency
Yes

Withdrawal
Effects of nitrazepam last for up to 24 hours and withdrawal symptoms begin up to seven days after last dose. Symptoms may last for months and include anxiety, restlessness, tremor, feelings of unreality, distortion of perception. There is a risk of seizure following sudden withdrawal.

Long term use can result in
Mental confusion, memory loss, depression, unpredictable or aggressive behaviour, loss of physical coordination, if injected - infection risk, circulatory problems.

Overdose risk
Death from overdose is rare but risks increase if nitrazepam is mixed with other 'downers' like opiates, barbiturates or alcohol.

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