Rohypnol - Reactions with Other Drugs or Substances

Reactions with Other Drugs or Substances

Rohypnol is most commonly mixed with alcohol, since it is found primarily at parties, raves, and clubs. It is used in the party atmosphere either to enhance a high or to aid a criminal in sedating a victim. Alcohol is a depressant. When Rohypnol, which causes sedation or sleep, is mixed with alcohol, a user may lose consciousness and even die.

Depressants and other benzodiazepines should never be taken with Rohypnol. Also, users should not combine it with amphetamines (am-FETT-uh-meens), which are stimulant drugs that increase mental alertness, reduce appetite, and help keep users awake. The combination of both drugs increases the risk of seizures.

Side Effects

The common side effects of Rohypnol are:

  • Amnesia
  • Coma
  • Disorientation
  • Headache
  • Lowered heart rate
  • Mood swings
  • Nausea
  • Sedation
  • Seizure
  • Slowed breathing
  • Slurred speech
  • Staggered walk
  • Violent behavior
  • Vomiting