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Methaqualone

Also known as: ludes, quaaludes, qualudes, mandrax

A pharmaceutical depressant and sedative phased out due to the better safety profile of benzodiazepines, part of the Qualone group of substances. Now very rare, except in South Africa.

Dosage

Oral

Common: 150-300mg
Light: 75-150mg
Strong: 300mg+

NOTE: Do not take more than 300mg without a tolerance.

Duration

Onset: 30-45 minutes
Duration: 5-8 hours
After effects: 4-6 hours

Timeline

Onset
30-45 minutes
Peak
5-8 hours
After
4-6 hours
07.4h14.8h
Typical
Extended range

Effects

AnxiolyticSedativeMuscle RelaxantAmnesiaDystaxiaHypnotic

Avoid

All other CNS depressants.