Flunitrazepam is a sleep inducing medicine that works by depressing the central nervous system, inducing sleep a few minutes after its ingestion, and is used as a short-term treatment only in cases of severe insomnia, disabling or situations in which the person feels very discomfort.
This medicine is known commercially as Rohydorm or Rohypnol from the Roche laboratory and can only be purchased with a prescription because it can be addictive or misused. Learn how to defend yourself from misuse by reading the article "Good Night Cinderella". The price of Flunitrazepam varies between 10 and 20 reais.
What is it for
Flunitrazepam is a benzodiazepine agonist, which has an anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sedative effect and induces a reduction in psychomotor performance, amnesia, muscle relaxation and sleep.
Thus, this remedy is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Benzodiazepines are indicated only when insomnia is severe, disabling or puts the subject to extreme discomfort.
How to use
The mode of use of Flunitrazepam in adults is ingested from 0.5 to 1 mg per day, and in exceptional cases the dose may be increased to 2 mg. Treatment should be started at the lowest possible dose and the duration of treatment should be indicated by the physician because of the risk of this drug causing dependence, but usually ranges from a few days to two weeks, a maximum of 4 weeks, including the product.
In elderly or patients with liver problems the dose may need to be reduced.
Possible side effects
Side effects of Flunitrazepam include red spots on the skin, low blood pressure, angioedema, confusion, changes in sexual appetite, depression, restlessness, agitation, irritability, aggression, delusions, anger, nightmares, hallucinations, inappropriate behavior, daytime sleepiness, pain headache, dizziness, decreased attention, lack of coordination of movements, forgetfulness of recent events, loss of memory, heart failure, double vision, muscle weakness, fatigue and dependence.
Who should not use
Flunitrazepam is contraindicated in children and in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, severe respiratory failure, severe hepatic insufficiency, sleep apnea syndrome or myasthenia gravis.
The use of Flunitrazepam in pregnancy and breast-feeding should only be done under medical supervision.
