Rohypnol withdrawal symptoms

As with other sedative-hypnotics, repeated use of Rohypnol may result in addiction and physical dependence. Abrupt cessation of the drug can lead to withdrawal symptoms such... 

Even though Hoffmann-LaRoche has reformulated Rohypnol tablets to be more easily identified when placed into someone s drink, Rohypnol is still a very potent benzodiazepine and is subject to abuse. Chronic or daily Rohypnol use causes dependence in humans. Once dependence has developed, abstention induces withdrawal symptoms, including headache, muscle pain, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, confusion, and irritability. Numbness, tingling of the extremities, loss of identity, hallucinations, delirium, convulsions, shock, and cardiovascular collapse also may occur. Withdrawal seizures can occur in chronic abusers with abrupt cessation of Rohypnol use. 

Respiratory support with oxygen may be required for respiratory depression associated with Rohypnol ingestion. A benzodiazepine antagonist can reverse respiratory depression and coma caused by overdose but is not routinely recommended because it can precipitate withdrawal symptoms and seizures. There is no antidote to GHB overdose. Ventilator respiratory support, seizure control, and supportive care may be required. Symptoms often resolve within 3-4 h. Abuse of both rohypnol and GHB can cause withdrawal symptoms. Long-term use of Rohypnol can cause seizures, tremors, and anxiety. Long-term abuse of GHB withdrawal can last from days to weeks. GHB withdrawal includes anxiety, tremors, disorientation, hallucinations, and insomnia. 

The central nervous system becomes used to Rohypnol. So when people try to stop taking it, they experience withdrawal symptoms, some of them dangerous. Users may suffer ... 

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