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Glutethimide
glutethimide
Basic Information
Summary
Is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced in 1954, as a "safe" alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Anecdotally long term use has had effects similar to withdrawal, while still on a stable dose of the drug.
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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These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.
Read more on TripSit Wiki...Dose
| Oral | |
|---|---|
| Light | 250mg |
| Common | 500mg |
| Strong | 750mg+ |
Duration
| All ROAs | |
|---|---|
| Onset | 30-45 minutes |
| Duration | 2-8 hours |
| After-effects | 1-12 hours |
Avoid
All other CNS depressants.
Aliases
doriden
elrodorm
noxyron
glimid
Interactions
No interaction information for Glutethimide