Summary
A benzodiazepine derivative. It was invented in Japan, and has mainly stayed in that area. Similar potency to Diazepam, yet produces a more marked sedation and impaired coordination. Usually used as a treatment for Insomnia. A hypnotic and sedative which may cause amnesia and lowered inhibitions in high doses.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 2.5-5mg | 5-10mg | 10-15mg | 15mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 10-30 min | 3.0-8.0 hrs | 1.0-12.0 hrs | 180-0 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
Effects
Positive
- Anxiolytic
- Muscle Relaxant
- Stimulation
- Physical euphoria
Negative
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Sedative
- Dystaxia
- Hypnotic
- Sedation
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Cognitive euphoria
- Euphoria
- Anxiety suppression
Negative
- Amnesia
- Compulsive redosing
- Anxiety
- Thought deceleration
- Dizziness
- Time distortion
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Increased libido
- Tactile enhancement
- Color enhancement
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Light sensitivity
- Dehydration
- Appetite suppression
- Double vision
- Dulled perception