Effects of Rohypnol

Rohypnol makes the user feel "hypnotized." A tiny dose lasts 8-12 hours. It causes complete loss of muscle control, lowered blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, visual disturbances, confusion, and digestive problems. Rohypnol causes loss of consciousness and can cause amnesia.

Alcohol accelerates the drug's intoxicating effects and leaves the victim completely helpless. Because victims are likely to suffer amnesia, it is often impossible for the victim to tell the details of a rape or assault. Victims are often aware that they have been sexually assaulted, but they can't explain how it happened.

Rohypnol can produce physical and psychological dependence – addiction -- and people in withdrawal often suffer seizures.

Rohypnol is incredibly dangerous, especially if taken with other sedatives, like alcohol. Accidental overdose is deadly; just a tiny bit too much can kill.