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Side effects of the “date rape” drug

Rohypnol intoxication is generally associated with impaired judgment and impaired motor skills and can make a victim unable to resist a sexual attack. The combination of alcohol and Rohypnol is also particularly hazardous because together, their effects on memory and judgment are greater than the effects resulting from either taken alone.

Effects of this medication begin within thirty minutes, peak within two hours, and can last for up to eight hours. It is commonly reported that persons who become intoxicated on a combination of alcohol and flunitrazepam have "blackouts" lasting eight to twenty-four hours following ingestion. Losing your social inhibitions is another widely reported effect of Rohypnol, when taken alone or in combination with alcohol. Adverse effects of Rohypnol use include decreased blood pressure, memory impairment, drowsiness, visual disturbances, dizziness, confusion, stomach disturbances, and urinary retention.

Rohypnol can cause addiction or physical dependence. Withdrawal symptoms include headache, muscle pain, confusion, hallucinations, and convulsions. Seizures may occur up to a week after stopping.