Benzodiazepines
Norflurazepam
Street names: N-Desalkylflurazepam, Norflura
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Long-acting benzo sedation and calm
- Active 40–250 h — days-long effects
⚠Key risks
- Extreme duration: dosing daily creates compounding blood levels for weeks
- Blackouts, falls, car crashes at functional doses
- Withdrawal protracted and seizure-prone
- Found in fake 'diazepam' tablets (alongside etizolam, flubromazepam)
✚Overdose signs
- Days-long sedation
- Impaired driving without feeling impaired
- Respiratory depression in combination
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norflurazepam | Analogue prosecutions | Extreme duration: dosing daily creates compounding blood levels for weeks; Blackouts, falls, car crashes at functional doses | ~$1–$4 per pellet equivalent |
| Diazepam | Schedule IV | Dependence in 2–4 weeks of daily use; Dangerous withdrawal (seizures) — never stop cold turkey | ~$1–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence within weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures risk); Counterfeit 'bars' increasingly contain fentanyl or bromazolam | ~$2–$10 per 2 mg bar |
| Lorazepam (Ativan 2.5 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence and withdrawal seizures; Rebound anxiety between doses | ~$1–$5 per 2.5 mg tablet |
| Clonazepam (Rivotril/Klonopin 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Long half-life — dependence builds silently; Withdrawal can last months | ~$1–$5 per 2 mg tablet |
| Nitrazepam (Nipam 5 mg) | Schedule IV | Morning 'hangover' impairment; Dependence and falls in older users | ~$1–$4 per 5 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Norflurazepam look like?
White/off-white powder or pellets; active metabolite of flurazepam sold as RC
What are the signs of a Norflurazepam overdose?
Days-long sedation; Impaired driving without feeling impaired; Respiratory depression in combination Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Extreme duration: dosing daily creates compounding blood levels for weeks Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.