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Chloral hydrate
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Basic Information
Summary
Chloral Hydrate, a sedative drug discovered in 1832 with a history of recreational use going back to the 19th century. Sometimes prescribed for extreme insomnia. For such an old drug, relatively little is known about its long-term term effects on the body. Produces intoxication comparable to alcohol or benzodiazepines.
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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Read more on TripSit Wiki...Dose
| Oral | |
|---|---|
| Light | 200mg |
| Common | 200-500mg |
| Strong | 500-1000mg |
Duration
| All ROAs | |
|---|---|
| Onset | 20-60 minutes |
| Duration | 5-10 hours |
| After-effects | 2-6 hours |
Aliases
chloral-hydrate
aquachloral
somnos
Avod
All other CNS depressants.
Interactions
No interaction information for Chloral hydrate