Benzodiazepines
Norflurazepam
Street names: N-Desalkylflurazepam, Norflura
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⚡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
📋Quick facts
Also known asN-Desalkylflurazepam, Norflura
CategoryBenzodiazepines
Schedule / classAnalogue prosecutions (US); controlled several EU states
AppearanceWhite/off-white powder or pellets; active metabolite of flurazepam sold as RC
Street price~$1–$4 per pellet equivalent
Legal statusAnalogue Act (US); scheduled DE/UK/NL and spreading
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: EMCDDA, NPS-AD, TripSit
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 |
| Flubromazepam | Prosecutable as analogue | Extreme duration — multi-day impairment and dangerous accumulation; Withdrawal can last weeks | ~$1–$5 per 4–8 mg equivalent |
| Etizolam | Not federally scheduled | Extremely popular RC benzo — dependence sneaks up fast; Fake 'Xanax' bars often contain etizolam or stronger analogues | ~$0.50–$3 per 1 mg tablet/pellet |
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.