Bromazepam
Aliases: Zepam, Normoc, Brozam, Lexotan, Lexomil, lectopam, lexilium, brazepam, lexotanil
Categories
Summary
Bromazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine primarily prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders. It has a bioavailability of 84% and reaches peak plasma levels in 1-4 hours. High doses can cause disinhibition, memory suppression, motor control loss, and paradoxical aggression. Not recommended for long-term use due to dependence risk. Use extreme caution when driving or operating machinery.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral BA 84% | 1.5-3mg | 3-6mg | 6-12mg | 12mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-60 min | 0.25-2 hrs | 1-4 hrs | 30-60 min | 1-24 hrs | 240-0 min |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–4 weeks of daily use; hypnotic tolerance faster than anxiolytic tolerance
Reset
weeks to months depending on half-life and duration of use; taper recommended
Effects
Positive
- Muscle relaxation
- Physical euphoria
- Anxiolytic
- Muscle Relaxant
Negative
- Respiratory depression
- Motor impairment
- Sedation
- Sedative
- Dystaxia
- Hypnotic
Positive
- Anxiety suppression
Negative
- Motor control loss
- Amnesia
- Memory suppression
- Cognitive impairment
- Thought deceleration
- Emotion suppression
- Delusions of sobriety
- Compulsive redosing
- Dizziness
Positive
- Increased libido
- Increased music appreciation
- Appetite enhancement
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Acuity suppression
- Dehydration
- Visual acuity suppression
- Light sensitivity
- Dulled perception
- Perception of bodily heaviness