BZP
Aliases: A2, Pep x, Frenzy, Legal x, Nemesis
Summary
BZP was marketed as a legal alternative to amphetamines and MDMA in the early 2000s but is now illegal in many countries. It is approximately 10% the potency of dexamphetamine. Side effects include anxiety, insomnia, nausea, headaches, and seizures at high doses.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 40-70mg | 70-100mg | 100-130mg | 130mg+ |
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 2-4 hrs | 2-4 hrs | 5-10.5 hrs |
Effect Profile
30 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Validated against 30 Erowid trip reports
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Strong stimulation, anxiety/jitters, and euphoria with mild focus
Tolerance
Tolerance Decay
Tolerance patterns inferred from stimulant-like use; high uncertainty. Many users report diminished effects after consecutive-day use and substantial recovery after 1โ2 weeks off. Avoid frequent redosing within a single session to limit adverse events.
Cross-Tolerances
Effects
Aggregated from 30 Erowid experience reports