Triazolam
Depressant or 'downer' drug.
Street names: Up Johns
Drug effect
Depressant or 'downer'
Drug description
Oval scored lavender tablets (0.125mg) Oval scored blue tablet (0.25)
Therapeutic use
Insomia
Street use
Injected or swallowed
Yes
Withdrawal
Effects of triazolam last for up to six hours and withdrawal symptoms begin up to two days after the last dose. Symptoms may last for months and include anxiety, restlessness, tremors, feelings of unreality and distortion of perceptions. There is a risk of seizure among heavy users following sudden withdrawal.
Long term effects
Mental confusion, memory loss, depression, unpredictable or aggressive behaviour and loss of physical co-ordination. If injected, there is the risk of infection and circulatory problems.
Overdose risk
Death from overdose is rare but risks increase if triazolam is mixed with other 'downers' like opiates, barbiturates or alcohol.
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