Medetomidine found in ‘Xanax Bars’ expected to contain flualprazolam (new samples)24 Jul 2026VICBenzodiazepines Depressants MedetomodineTwo new separate samples were recently submitted. As with the two samples reported on 18 May, 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 canresult in heavy sedation. When mixed with benzos, such as ethylflualprazolam or other central nervous system depressants, risk of heavy sedation or overdoseRead notification
Medetomidine found in ‘Xanax Bars’ expected to contain flualprazolam18 May 2026VICBenzodiazepines Depressants MedetomodineTwo 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 canresult in heavy sedation. When mixed with benzos, such as ethylflualprazolam or other central nervous system depressants, risk of heavy sedation or overdose increases.Read notification
Medetomidine found in crystal / powder expected to contain bromazolam27 Nov 2025VICDepressants MedetomodineWhat is it? Medetomidine is a non-opioid sedative used as a veterinary drug.It is very potent — consuming even a small amount can result in heavy sedation. The sample was acquired in Victoria in the last week. Important to note: Medetomidine is NOT an opioid — its effects will not be reversed by naloxone. If purchasing bromazolam avoid use withRead notification