Delorazepam
Aliases: nordiclazepam
Categories
benzodiazepine
habit-forming
depressant
Summary
Also known as chlordesmethyldiazepam, this uncommon benzodiazepine compound is primarily used for treatment of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal, due to its long half-life (60-140 hours). It is also the active metabolite of diclazepam and cloxazolam.
⚠️ AVOID: All other CNS depressants.
⚠️ Higher doses increase the chances of blacking out. 1mg Delorazepam is approximately equal to 10mg Diazepam.
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
- Onset:
30-60 minutes
- Duration:
12-16 hours
- After-effects:
72 hours
Effects
- Anxiolytic
- Sedative
- Muscle Relaxant
- Amnesia
- Dystaxia
- Hypnotic