Posted by ed_uk on December 29, 2004, at 18:30:20
In reply to Re: Gamma-hydroxybutyrate, posted by Phillipa on December 29, 2004, at 17:52:23
Hi Phillipa,
GHB is not used medicinally in the UK- people here usually think of it as a date-rape drug (not to be confused with Rohypnol/flunitrazepam- a benzo). In the UK, GHB has a very bad reputation.
GHB is used medicinally in some countries.....
In Austria, Hungary and Italy it is available under the brand name Alcover, to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
In Germany the brand name is Somsanit, which is used as a IV general anesthetic.
In France it is called Gamma-OH, which is used as a 'sedative'.
In the USA the brand name is Xyrem, which is used to prevent cataleptic attacks associated with narcolepsy.
Love Ed x
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