Clonazepam - Substance Search

Summary TheDrug.Wiki Erowid TripSit PsychonautWiki

Clonazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine with an elimination half-life of 30-40 hours. Abrupt discontinuation after regular use can cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms including seizures. Tapering over weeks or months under medical supervision is essential.

Dose Information TheDrug.Wiki TripSit PsychonautWiki

ROA	Light	Common	Strong	Heavy
Oral	0.25-0.5mg	0.5-1mg	1-2mg	2mg+

Light Common Strong Heavy

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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 TheDrug.Wiki TripSit PsychonautWiki

ROA	Onset	Comeup	Peak	Offset	After Effects	Total
Oral	20-60 min	30-60 min	2-4 hrs	3-6 hrs	8-48 hrs	5.8-12 hrs

Effect Profile

289 reports

Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:

Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
Validated against 268 Erowid trip reports
Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)

Full methodology

Benzodiazepine 8.1

Intense 8/10

Strong anxiolysis, euphoria, cognitive impairment, and sedation

Anxiolysis ×3

10

anxiety suppression anxiolytic muscle relaxation muscle relaxant emotion suppression

Sedation / Relaxation ×2

8

sedation muscle relaxation

⚠ Motor / Cognitive Impairment ×1

9

motor control loss amnesia delusions of sobriety

Euphoria / Mood Lift ×1

10

physical euphoria disinhibition

Based on reports from:

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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

Tolerance Decay

Full tolerance 14d Half tolerance 7d Baseline ~21d

Tolerance to sedation/anxiolysis develops within weeks of regular use; anticonvulsant tolerance also develops, making chronic daily use unsuitable without medical oversight. Cross-tolerance exists across GABA-A positive modulators; estimates are approximate and user-dependent.

Cross-Tolerances

Other benzodiazepines

90%

Z-drugs (zolpidem, zopiclone)

70%

Barbiturates

60%

Alcohol (GABAergic)

50%

Effects Erowid Bluelight

Aggregated from 268 Erowid and 21 Bluelight experience reports

Positive Effects 32

Anxiety Suppression 54.3% 82%

Contentment 38.1% 81%

Euphoria 33.9% 84%

Sedation 30.8% 88%

Sociability Enhancement 28.6% 77%

Muscle Relaxation 19.0% 82%

Empathy 18.3% 70%

Music Enhancement 14.2% 70%

Focus Enhancement 13.5% 90%

Tactile Enhancement 11.4% 80%

Motor Enhancement 9.5% 80%

Numbness 9.5% 78%

Joy 9.5% 72%

Peace 9.5% 85%

Bliss 9.5% 85%

Relaxation 9.5% 90%

Color Enhancement 7.3% 85%

Surface Breathing 4.8% 90%

Warping 4.8% 90%

Visual Trails 4.8% 90%

Adverse Effects 34

Ataxia 33.3% 84%

Amnesia 23.8% 85%

Stimulation 22.1% 80%

Confusion 19.7% 83%

Thought Disorganization 19.0% 84%

Drowsiness 19.0% 86%

Memory Suppression 15.9% 88%

Focus Suppression 14.3% 80%

Blurred Vision 14.3% 78%

Heaviness 14.3% 80%

Hypersomnia 14.3% 82%

Motor Impairment 13.5% 90%

Visual Distortions 11.8% 75%

Auditory Effects 9.7% 65%

Depersonalization 9.5% 78%

Body Load 9.5% 72%

Insomnia 9.5% 90%

Nausea 6.9% 88%

Headache 5.5% 82%

Psychosis 4.9% 70%

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