Clonazolam
Aliases: C-lam, Clonitrazolam, clam
Summary
Clonazolam (also known as Clonitrazolam) is a novel depressant substance of the benzodiazepine chemical class which produces anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic effects when administered. This compound is a novel research chemical derivative of the FDA-approved drugs clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivitrol) and alprazolam (Xanax). Clonazolam is reported to be roughly 2.5x as potent as alprazolam.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 75-200ยตg | 200-400ยตg | 400-999ยตg | 999ยตg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Oral | 12-30 min | 12-30 min |
Effect Profile
28 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Validated against 28 Erowid trip reports
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Benzodiazepine
7.6
Intense
8/10
Strong anxiolysis, cognitive impairment, and sedation with moderate euphoria
Anxiolysis
×3
10
anxiety suppression
anxiolytic
muscle relaxant
muscle relaxation
emotion suppression
Sedation / Relaxation
×2
8
sedation
muscle relaxation
Motor / Cognitive Impairment
×1
10
motor control loss
amnesia
Euphoria / Mood Lift
×1
7
disinhibition
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1โ4 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
3d
Half tolerance
37d
Baseline
~60d
Cross-Tolerances
Benzodiazepines
Alprazolam
85%
Diazepam
85%
Clonazepam
85%
Lorazepam
85%
Etizolam
85%
Bromazolam
85%
Flualprazolam
85%
Flubromazolam
85%
Effects
Aggregated from 28 Erowid experience reports
Positive Effects 7
Anxiety Suppression
60.7%
70%
Euphoria
42.9%
70%
Sedation
28.6%
70%
Music Enhancement
21.4%
70%
Empathy
17.9%
70%
Stimulation
17.9%
70%
Focus Enhancement
14.3%
70%
Adverse Effects 3
Memory Suppression
35.7%
70%
Confusion
32.1%
70%
Motor Impairment
14.3%
70%
Combinations
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