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Dosage & Duration
Dosage
Doses are population estimates that vary widely between individuals.
Duration
Subjective Effects
Pharmacology
Interactions
An unlisted combination is an unknown one, not a safe one. Check a dedicated combination chart before mixing.
Tolerance
Harm Potential
Addiction & Dependence
Psychological
ModerateClassified as habit-forming, with abuse potential similar to other GABAergic sedatives such as benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohol.
Toxicity
Causes photosensitization that can lead to skin problems including dermatitis; this side effect was significant enough to limit the drug's clinical adoption despite its sedative efficacy.
History & Culture
Legality
References
Source Pages
Further Reading
Kawamura et al., Coma and seizure caused by afloqualone overdose, Pediatrics International 2019- Nishimura et al., Photosensitizing Activities of Afloqualone, Jpn. J. Pharmacol. 1984
- Ochiai & Ishida, Pharmacological studies on afloqualone, Jpn. J. Pharmacol. 1982
PubChem: CID 234274 - Afloqualone compound summary
Reddit: /r/ObscureDrugs – Afloqualone experiences (2023)
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Josie Kins · Updated the article · also 1,4-Butanediol, 1B-LSD, 1cP-AL-LAD and 573 more
Josie Kins · Updated the article · also 1,4-Butanediol, 1B-LSD, 1cP-AL-LAD and 573 more
Josie Kins · Updated the article · also 1,4-Butanediol, 1B-LSD, 1cP-AL-LAD and 573 more
Josie Kins · Updated the article · also 1,4-Butanediol, 1B-LSD, 1cP-AL-LAD and 573 more
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