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    ⚠ Benzodiazepines can cause physical dependence with regular use. Withdrawal can be life-threatening. Never combine with opioids or alcohol.

    Diazepam

    Aliases: Valium, Zetran, Diastat, Apaurin, Mother's little helper

    Categories

    Depressant Benzodiazepine
    Diazepam structure

    Summary TheDrug.Wiki Erowid TripSit PsychonautWiki

    Diazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine with a rapid onset, considered the standard by which other benzodiazepines are compared. Its long elimination half-life and active metabolites result in extended effects that can persist for days. Commonly used for anxiety, panic disorders, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasms, and seizures. Tolerance, dependence, and withdrawal are significant risks with regular use. Abrupt discontinuation can be life-threatening; tapering is essential.

    Dose Information TheDrug.Wiki TripSit PsychonautWiki

    ROA Light Common Strong Heavy
    Oral 2.5-5mg 5-15mg 15-30mg 30mg+
    Light Common Strong Heavy

    Onset, Duration & After-effects TheDrug.Wiki TripSit PsychonautWiki

    ROA Onset Comeup Peak Offset After Effects Total
    Oral 15-60 min 30-60 min 1-2 hrs 2-6 hrs 12-48 hrs 720-0 min
    Intravenous 1-5 min - 15 min 1-6 hrs 12-48 hrs 600-0 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
    Cross-tolerance
    Alprazolam Clonazepam Lorazepam Etizolam Bromazolam Clonazolam Flualprazolam Flubromazolam

    Effects TheDrug.Wiki TripSit

    Positive
    • Muscle relaxation
    • Physical euphoria
    • Seizure suppression
    • Anxiolytic
    • Muscle Relaxant
    Negative
    • Respiratory depression
    • Blackout potential
    • Motor skill impairment
    Neutral
    • Sedation
    • Sedative
    Positive
    • Anxiety suppression
    • Euphoria
    • Relaxation
    Negative
    • Amnesia
    • Memory suppression
    • Motor control loss
    • Dizziness
    • Compulsive redosing
    • Emotion suppression
    • Thought deceleration
    • Delusions of sobriety
    • Memory loss
    • Depression
    • Irritability
    • Aggression
    • Rage
    • Drowsiness
    • Analysis suppression
    • Delusions
    • Information processing suppression
    Neutral
    • Personality changes
    Positive
    Negative
    • Disinhibition
    • Decreased Libido
    • Acuity Suppression
    • Visual acuity suppression
    • Appetite suppression
    • Acuity suppression
    Neutral
    • Appetite fluctuation
    • Dulled perception
    • Hallucinations
    • Perception of bodily heaviness

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