Summary
Has all the normal benzodiazepine effects. Such as being an anti-convulsant, muscle relaxant, sedative effects, and anxiolytic. Active metabolite of Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clorazepate, among many others, which is where most of its effects come from. Has one of the longest lasting half-lifes in the class.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 2.5-5mg | 5-15mg | 15-30mg | 30mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | After Effects | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 0.75-2.0 hrs | 10.0-20.0 hrs | 1.0-120.0 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
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
- Physical euphoria
- Muscle relaxation
Negative
- Motor impairment
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea
- Vasoconstriction
- Respiratory depression
- Teeth grinding
- Sedation
Positive
- Reduced anxiety
- Cognitive euphoria
- Euphoria
- Anxiety suppression
- Wakefulness
Negative
- Anxiety
- Compulsive redosing
- Dizziness
- Thought deceleration
- Time distortion
Positive
- Increased music appreciation
- Increased libido
- Tactile enhancement
- Color enhancement
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Appetite suppression
- Dehydration
- Light sensitivity
- Double vision
- Dulled perception