Having taken nitrazepam with no problems at all for 10 years and finding them a godsend when depression strikes. Have now moved to spain, am told they don't have nitrazepam and have been prescribed flunitrazepam, which i am VERY reluctant to take, mainly due to the anterograde amnesia which is a well known side effect. Any thoughts/ideas, anyone?? Would be grateful to hear from anyone else who´s made this change. Thanks and hope to hear from you asap. ## I really wish I could help, but since other countries do not regulate their prescription drugs as strictly as the U.S. does, finding information on them is very difficult. The only thing I can suggest is speaking to your doctor or pharmacist about your concerns. ## The Rohypnol that your Dr gave you seems a poor substitute for ...