Two separate samples were submitted. No flualprazolam was detected. The samples were found to contain only medetomidine, ethylflualprazolam, and denatonium

What is medetomidine?

Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative. It is very potent– consuming a small amount can
result in heavy sedation.

When mixed with benzos, such as ethylflualprazolam or other central nervous system depressants, risk of heavy sedation or overdose increases.

Medetomidine is not an opioid, but it has a strong potential to increase risk of complex overdoses when mixed with opioids.

Always administer naloxone and call triple zero “000” if someone isn’t breathing opioids may also be present.

What is ethylflualprazolam?

Ethylflualprazolam is a novel benzodiazepine that we don’t know much about. It is becoming more common in counterfeit benzos.

What is denatonium?

Denatonium is a chemical that tastes very bitter. It is not known to pose any long-term health risks and is likely added to mimic the bitter taste of alprazolam.

Harm Reduction Tips

Get your drugs tested
Know what you’re taking.

Carry naloxone
Even if you don’t plan to take an opioid. Naloxone temporarily reverses opioid effects
and is legal and widely available.

Avoid using alone
Be with people you trust who can help you if something goes wrong.

Start Low – Go Slow
Even a small amount can be fatal. Try a ¼ of your usual amount.

Call triple zero ‘000’ immediately
if you or someone else experiences adverse
effects.