Other Names for Rohypnol (Roofies)

There are several street names thatFlunitrazepam goes by, and some of the most common include:

• Forget-me drug.
• La Rocha.
• Ruffles.
• Mexican Valium.
• Roach 2.

Side Effects of Rohypnol (Roofies)

Many people experience adverse effects when taking benzodiazepine drugs, but these effects often fade after a few days to a couple weeks. Possible short-term health effects of Flunitrazepaminclude:

• Drowsiness.
• Sedation.
• Dizziness.
• Amnesia (memory problems) and blackouts.
• Headaches.
• Confusion.
• Impaired reaction time and poor coordination.
• Slurred speech.
• Slow breathing and heart rate.

Sedation, reduced reaction time, and impaired judgment, while being mild effects when the individual stays at home, can become quite dangerous if the intoxicated individual operates heavy machinery, including vehicles.

In some cases, individuals may experience paradoxical effects—effects that are opposite than those typical of Flunitrazepam use, such as:

• Excitability.
• Agitation.
• Aaggression.