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Chloral betaine

chloral-betaine

Basic Information

Summary

Sedative-hypnotic drug that was introduced into the United States in the 60's. Betaine complex with Chloral hydrate, thus makes it act as an extended version of Chloral hydrate then to Trichloroethanol, which is responsible for most of its effects.

Depressant

Depressants are drugs which reduce arousal and stimulation in the user, characterised by a depressing of mental and physical functions.

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Habit-forming

These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.

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Dose

Oral
Light125-250mg
Common250-500mg.
Strong500-1000mg.

Duration

All ROAs
Onset15-30 minutes
Duration3-7 hours
After-effects2-8 hours
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Interactions

No interaction information for Chloral betaine