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    Diazepam

    Aliases: valium

    Categories

    benzodiazepine habit-forming depressant common

    Summary

    A very common and widely prescribed benzodiazepine with hypnotic and sedative qualities. The metre by which other benzodiazepines are compared. May cause amnesia and lowered inhibitions in excess. Has a relatively long half-life in comparison with other benzodiazepines.

    ⚠️ AVOID: All other CNS depressants

    Dose Information

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 30-90 minutes
    • Duration: 10-24 hours
    • After-effects: 1-120 hours

    Effects

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