Summary
A benzodiazepine derivative. Which is mostly an anxiolytic substance, without strong hypnotic properties that most benzodiazepines have. Its active metabolite is N-desmethylmetaclazepam, which is the main metabolite. Slightly more effective as an anxiolytic than Bromazepam.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 9.5mg-18.75mg | 18.75mg | 35-50mg | 50mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | After Effects |
|---|---|
| Oral | 1.0-24.0 hrs |
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
- Stimulation
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Increased heart rate
- Pupil dilation
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Vasoconstriction
- Restlessness
- Sedation
- Decreased appetite
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Euphoria
- Cognitive euphoria
- Wakefulness
- Empathy
Negative
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Compulsive redosing
- Time distortion
- Talkativeness
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Color enhancement
- Tactile enhancement
- Brightened colour
Negative
- Light sensitivity
- Appetite suppression
- Dehydration
- Disinhibition
- Dulled perception
- Drifting