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    Glutethimide

    Aliases: doriden, elrodorm, noxyron, glimid

    Categories

    depressant habit-forming

    Summary

    Is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced in 1954, as a "safe" alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Anecdotally long term use has had effects similar to withdrawal, while still on a stable dose of the drug.

    ⚠️ AVOID: All other CNS depressants.

    Dose Information

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 30-45 minutes
    • Duration: 2-8 hours
    • After-effects: 1-12 hours