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MethaqualoneInfo
SummaryA pharmaceutical depressant and sedative phased out due to the better safety profile of benzodiazepines, part of the Qualone group of substances. Now very rare, except in South Africa.
DoseOral Light: 75-150mg Common: 150-300mg Strong: 300mg+
NOTE: Do not take more than 300mg without a tolerance.
Onset30-45 minutes
Duration5-8 hours.
After-effects4-6 hours.
AvoidAll other CNS depressants.
Categoriesdepressant
habit-forming
Aliasesludes
quaaludes
qualudes
mandrax
EffectsAnxiolytic, Sedative, Muscle Relaxant, Amnesia, Dystaxia, Hypnotic.