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    • 2 corroborating sources
    • 1 ROA with full dose ladder
    • duration data present
    • 17 combo interactions documented
    • classified Tentative

    Depressant Benzodiazepine

    Summary TripSit

    Nitrazolam is a hypnotic benzodiazepine and central nervous system depressant. It is the triazolo analogue of Nitrazepam and the dechlorinated derivative of Clonazolam. Compared to the parent compound Nitrazepam it is about 4x more potent, while relative to Clonazolam it has roughly 1/10 the potency.

    Dose Information TripSit

    ROA Light Common Strong Heavy
    Oral 0.5-1mg 1-2mg 2-3mg 3mg+
    Light Common Strong Heavy

    Onset, Duration & After-effects TripSit

    ROA Onset Peak After Effects Total
    Oral 15-30 min 5-10 hrs 2-24 hrs 5-10 hrs

    Effect Profile

    2 reports

    Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:

    • Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
    • Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)

    Full methodology

    Benzodiazepine 4.7
    Moderate+ 5/10

    Strong euphoria with low anxiolysis, sedation, and cognitive impairment

    Anxiolysis ×3
    3
    reduced anxiety
    Sedation / Relaxation ×2
    3
    sedation
    ⚠ Motor / Cognitive Impairment ×1
    2
    confusion
    Euphoria / Mood Lift ×1
    10
    euphoria cognitive euphoria disinhibition
    Based on reports from:
    Erowid Experience Reports
    View methodology →

    Add to PsychonautWiki Journal

    The PsychonautWiki Journal logging app doesn't include every substance. To track Nitrazolam there, start adding an ingestion, search for the name, and choose to add it as a custom substance. Paste these values:

    ⬇ Download import file Import this file as custom substances and you get "Nitrazolam (Substance Search)" with every route's full dose ladder and timeline, no typing. Works on iOS and Android (v15+); the format is confirmed by the app's developer. The manual values below work for older versions.
    Name
    Nitrazolam
    Unit
    mg
    Description 
    Nitrazolam
Source: SubstanceSearch (substancesearch.com)

Oral dose (mg): light 0.5-1 · common 1-2 · strong 2-3 · heavy 3+

Oral duration: onset 15-30m · peak 5-10h · total 5-10h · after-effects 2-24h

Note: ranges are harm-reduction guidance, not a prescription. Start low, go slow, and test your substances.

    Tip: for quicker logging you can also add a Custom Unit in the app, e.g. common dose ~ 1.5 mg (Oral).

    The app keeps custom substances simple, so the full dose ranges live in the description text above. Ranges are harm-reduction guidance, not a prescription.

    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 3d Half tolerance 37d Baseline ~60d

    Effects

    Positive
    • Stimulation
    Negative
    • Motor impairment
    • Increased heart rate
    • Pupil dilation
    • Insomnia
    • Nausea
    • Vasoconstriction
    • Restlessness
    Neutral
    • Sedation
    • Decreased appetite
    Positive
    • Reduced anxiety
    • Euphoria
    • Cognitive euphoria
    • Wakefulness
    • Empathy
    Negative
    • Anxiety
    • Confusion
    • Compulsive redosing
    Neutral
    • Time distortion
    • Talkativeness
    Positive
    • Increased music appreciation
    • Color enhancement
    • Tactile enhancement
    • Brightened colour
    Negative
    • Light sensitivity
    • Appetite suppression
    • Dehydration
    • Disinhibition
    Neutral
    • Dulled perception
    • Drifting

    Combinations TripSit

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