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Update on harmful drugs in fake alprazolam

Benzodiazepines

Warning: Counterfeit alprazolam in NSW rarely contains alprazolam. These products contain other drugs (mostly unregistered benzodiazepines) in variable combinations and dosages. Know the risks Effects to look out for Getting help If you see the warning signs of overdose: Support and advice For free and confidential advice: Reproduced by permission, NSW Health © 2023.

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High potency benzodiazepine tablets

Benzodiazepines

Note: Round, white, unmarked tablets – likely sold as ‘Mylan’ or ‘Xanax’ – are circulating in Victoria. They contain five novel benzodiazepines. Novel benzodiazepines (benzos) produce some similar effects to prescription benzos but are often more potent and unpredictable. Five different novel benzos have been detected in these tablets: bromazolam, clonazolam, etizolam, flualprazolam and flubromazepam. These tablets are not a

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