Bromazepam
Aliases: Zepam, Normoc, Brozam, Lexotan, Lexomil, lectopam, lexilium, brazepam, lexotanil
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.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral BA 84% | 1.5-3mg | 3-6mg | 6-12mg | 12mg+ |
Benzo Equivalence Calculator
| Substance | Equivalent Dose | Potency |
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⚠ These are approximate equivalences for educational and cross-tapering reference. Individual response, tolerance, and half-life differences mean actual equivalence varies. Always consult a healthcare provider for tapering guidance.
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-60 min | 0.25-2 hrs | 1-4 hrs | 30-60 min | 2-8 hrs |
Effect Profile
25 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Validated against 25 Erowid trip reports
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Strong anxiolysis, cognitive impairment, euphoria, and sedation
Tolerance
Tolerance Decay
Clinical and user reports indicate tolerance develops more rapidly to sedative/hypnotic and anticonvulsant effects than to anxiolysis. Exact rates vary widely; the above is a heuristic depiction to discourage frequent redosing and consecutive-day use. After multi‑week use, allow several weeks off for meaningful tolerance reduction before resuming. Data quality is limited and should not substitute for clinical guidance.
Cross-Tolerances
Effects
Aggregated from 25 Erowid experience reports