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Drug | Half Life | Equivalent Doses |
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Xanax/Alprazolam | 6-12hr | 0.5mg |
Klonopin/Clonazepam | 18-50hr | 0.5mg |
Ativan/Lorazepam | 10-20hr | 1mg |
Valium/Diazepam | 20-100hr (Main active metabolite Desmethyldiazepam 36-200hr) | 10mg |
Restoril/Temazepam | 8-20hr | 20mg |
Halcion/Triazolam | 1.5-5.5hr | 0.25mg (Water soluble. Intranasal BA 2x higher than oral) |
Librium/Chlordiazepoxide | 5-30hr (Main active metabolite Desmethyldiazepam 36-200hr) | 25mg |
Lexotan/Bromazepam | 10-20hr | 6mg |
Dalmane/Flurazepam | (Main active metabolite Norflurazepam 40-250hr) | 20mg |
Rohypnol/Flunitrazepam | 18-26hr | 1mg |
Mogadon/Nitrazepam | 15-38hr | 10mg |
Dormicum/Midazolam | 1.5-2.5hr | 5mg (Water soluble, effective intranasally) |
Noctamid/Lormetazepam | 10-12hr | 1.5mg |
Serax/Oxazepam | 4-15hr | 20mg |
Etizolam | 6.2-8.2hr | 1mg |
Metizolam | 11-13hr | 2mg |
Clonazolam | 14-18hr | 0.125mg |
Flubromazolam | 10-20hr | 0.175-0.200mg |
Flubromazepam | ~108hr | 4mg |
Diclazepam | ~42hr (Main active metabolite Delorazepam 60-140hr) | 1mg |
Pyrazolam | 12-17hr | 1mg |
Phenazepam | ~60hr | 0.75mg-1mg |
/r/benzodiazepines
Yesterday 1k Diazepam arrived and still had 600 odd Clonaz left. Safe to say I had a relaxed night ft a beer and the new black ops zombies (actually good btw). Luckily I put about 150 of the vals in an anti histamine pot as usual so I’m in no danger or real stress but Christ this is gonna be a pain in the ass. I bet I strategised for hours where to hide this lot 😂 basically in an ‘escape’ room that I don’t need to escape.
Also for what it’s worth it’s like 3x4m squared so tiny as well (will still take all day for sure)
Okay so just a brief rundown
So basically I have some 3mg Lorazepams (green and white capsules) how strong is that in comparison to Xanax or Kpins. Please provide dosages so I can get an idea of the exact equivalent
It’s mix of dumb and waking up with money I end g and they are fighting my friend and then afterwards got lost by myself ended up walking around until the stores open around 1111 thirtyish went to the mall and then I’m coming out with five pairs of new clothes, cologne bottles, twin bottles all those had money in my pocket and then some reason I thought I had lost my and I found my room. I like 200 200+ more Xanax in my room after I lost my job.
They have wax on them want to know if they still making them
Just curious. Been struggling with sleep and wanted to try a new RC. I heard this one is more on the mild side. Took 2 3 mg pills hoping I'll feel it. Apparently has a long half life. Any opinions?
Edit; wow took 9mg, I rarely take benzos often but wow. This feels so nice.
All muscle tension gone. Very relaxed and some euphoria and tiredness but somewhat clear headed and I vam see how this is more functional. Very chill. Definitely not bad if you are someone who is a lightweight who doesn't take em often. Decent! Was gonna try flubromazpam but heard it's cardiolotoxic but playing some shoegaze and vibing rn
Will take the night slow but zopiclone, and imo kinda feel like bars… lmk what u guys think from experience ❤️ Have a great night///daAy
As title says, flying from EU to Mexico and need to bring my benzo addiction with me. I know benzos is widely and readily available in Mexico, but I'm there in work matter and don't know if I will have the time to get to a pharmacy. My thinking is bringing two vitamin bottles with me in my toilet bag along with toothbrush, razor etc., one with authentic magnesium and one with "iron", just filled up with about thirty 10mg valiums. I can't picture a possible outcome where they will check what thirty "iron" pills actually contain. My question is: anybody had any experience with this, and would you suggest bringing them in your personal belongings or the check in baggage? My personal luggage will contain all sorts of "normal people" work stuff, laptop, notebook, recorders etc., so that could make sense. Any experiences?
Let me start with some background (please, don’t take this as an example!). About three years ago, a friend gave me benzodiazepines—specifically 1mg Xanax. I quickly developed a liking for it and ended up taking benzos daily until two months ago. My tolerance grew, and I eventually started forging prescriptions, getting private prescriptions through the darknet. I tried almost everything: alprazolam, clonazepam, oxazepam, diazepam, Rohypnol, bromazepam, bromazolam (the only research chemical benzo), and others I can barely remember. Each day became a mix—a cocktail of these drugs.
At some point, my regular “dose” became 2mg of clonazepam and 1-2mg of alprazolam, just to function and interact with others. Even smoking weed wasn’t possible without benzos anymore—it was intense. Two months ago, it got to the point where I couldn’t even handle cannabis because of the severe heart palpitations it triggered, which kept getting worse. In September, I reached a breaking point—a full-on nervous breakdown. After a decade of daily weed use, I quit cold turkey. I initially tried tapering off by cutting out clonazepam and reducing Xanax, but after a couple of tough weeks, I relapsed.
I finally saw an emergency doctor who advised me to taper down using clonazepam, which proved easier psychologically. I cut out Xanax altogether, started with 2mg of clonazepam, and lowered my dose by 0.5mg each week. It was extremely difficult. I stayed isolated in my room for weeks, barely saw friends, and only went out late at night when nobody was around.
I suspected I might have a thyroid problem, which led me to take bisoprolol to manage my heart rate (2.5mg tablets, though I only took half). I paired this with clonazepam, taking 1mg of clonazepam with 1.25mg of beta-blocker in the morning and 1mg clonazepam in the evening. The beta-blockers were just to get me through the withdrawal and keep my heart rate under control—I didn’t want a pulse of 130-150 while just walking around. Thankfully, it turned out I don’t actually have a thyroid issue. Now, I’m off clonazepam completely, though I still take beta-blockers for the heart palpitations.
Benzos have made me isolate myself, strain friendships, and lose a lot of ground socially. I’ve been unemployed for a year and am trying to find my way back into work. I had a few setbacks, taking 4-6mg of clonazepam and some Xanax on certain days to “test” if it would still have an effect, which I realize was incredibly stupid. But I’m on a good path now, aiming to stay completely off these substances. I’m starting to go for walks often; I used to barely leave my room, and that’s changing. Soon, I’ll be tapering off the beta-blockers as well. This journey has been incredibly hard, physically and mentally.
To anyone who thinks it’s fun to pop these pills, as I once did—please, stop before it takes over your life. I used to be extremely extroverted, always out and about, but since benzos entered the picture, I’ve changed completely. My personality is different now, and quitting weed after 10 years has only added to it. This is my appeal to everyone who’s taking these drugs “just for fun.” Please take my words seriously. Don’t make the same mistakes I did; don’t ruin yourself like this. I’m working hard to turn things around—I’ve been off weed for two months now and have tapered down significantly on benzos. There are still slip-ups, but they’re becoming rarer. Don’t end up like me; this path only brings negative consequences.
I’m sharing this to show you the dark side of these substances. Be better than me and avoid these mistakes. I believe in every single one of you. Peace out.
I used to heavily abuse benzodiazepines, usually rotating between clonazepam and diazepam. I recently was prescribed alprazolam to take as needed, and I really don’t want to end up in the position I used to be. Any tips for taking them safely without falling prey to my old habits? Any advice appreciated, thanks
How many days is it 2 or 3? Metabolites
Took 0.75mg clonazepam at 2:20pm today because I had a massive panic attack.
Tomorrow is Halloween and I plan on drinking a lot starting at around 8ishpm
Is this a safe gap to leave? Sorry if this is a silly question but I’d rather just be safe than sorry
So I tried 1mg of lorazepam a couple of days ago I felt really good but I still have 3mg Laying around, I‘m curious What that would feel Like for someone with no tolerance
Can I take 5mg diazepam and drink a moderate amount? Maybe 5-6 beers and a few shots without blacking out?
Hello Is it possible to feel depression for a couple of days after taking even .5mg of lorazapam? Maybe not even starting the next morning but the one after that? Just wondering if it has happened to you, I don't want people guessing if it could or not. I haven't got the best mood lately.
Personally I’ve been on Klonopin 0.5mg/day before upping to 1mg/day for about 6 months. I Was temporarily on Xanax 0.5mg for panic attacks for about 3 months just up until a few weeks ago. How about y’all? I also have never experienced withdrawal (just slight tolerance change) from benzos and am wondering when/if that will occur.
Im not using these for fun I legit think they could help with my mental health.
I had a appointment today first ever with a psychiatrist we talk for awhile dudes rreal young just graduated. He brings up " so I've seen you've been on benzos before " which idk how he saw because i don't think my GP gave my records to him?
I told him yes that I've had them as needed for 10+ years .5mg xanax 10 pills and hardly ever fill them.
We talk more about other meds and he tells me don't even try buspar or hydroxyzine he said hydroxyzine won't work if you've ever taken a benzo. I'm like ok this guy seems cool.
We talk about my driving and anxiety and he's asking if I ever need to pull over and how hard it is to leave the house etc and I tell him yes I need to pull over and my thoughts race sometimes so much that even taking xanax mid drive it takes 10-15 mins to kick in and i don't take them before I drive ( I only have 10 pills I can't take them before eveytime I drive)
He did give me some speech about how we need to boost the serotonin in my brain because it'll stop the anxiety before it forms blah blah blah
He says at some point we'll probably need to add in a atavin or something similar I'm thinking to myself like this seems way to easy
He did say he wanted a drug test on file in case ( that's fine nothing would be on it)
He then even said they wanna Destigmatize mental health issues then are surprised when these type of prescriptions go up, which was like wow
Then I was telling him how my GP said she wont even give me my recuse dose as her practice has like a ban on them now. He went to set up my drug test with lapcorp but I told him I had a outstanding balance and asked if we could find somewhere else he agrees
I text him after to see if we could move it to quest for my drug test then he answers with for now let's skip the drug test it's not pressing and i don't see you as a red flag we can get you more rescue doses next visit if needed
TL:DR I feel like by talking to much and trying to come out as not a " drug seeker" i may have came out as a drug seeker or worrying about taking benzos, which seem to flip the convo from here ya go let's try these to let's hold off ugh guess here comes lexapro
I got tinnitus a few months ago and its been a nightmare. I thought you could only get that from tapering off this drug so maybe its unrelated, but could being on it this long have caused it? And whats the best way to taper off .5 mg? How did it go for anyone else here?
I recently started 0.50g Xanax to help my panic attacks, but I get panic attacks everyday and my doctor only prescribed 15 pills for 30 days so I’ve been taking half a pill a day to get through the month. Could my doctor take me off my meds if I tell him I’m not taking them as prescribed? Half a pill is plenty enough to stop my panic attacks.
Would 700-800mg oxazepam and like a half bottle of vodka be a lethal dose? just asking because i wanna try that shi but like help me to not do it.
So I got diagnosed with GAD about a month ago because my anxiety got so bad I was throwing up every morning and couldn't do everyday things It severe anxiety and panic almost daily and my psychiatrist gave me Lexapro for depression and hydroxyzine for anxiety which doesn't do anything js make me sleepy I have a hard time telling my psychiatrist how I really feel and how my anxiety and I also have done Xanax before I got diagnosed and know I would help I obv can't just say that but I know I could get a benzo if I told them how bad my anxiety is and how it affects me but that's so hard in the moment I'm going later today and just hope it goes as planned and I get a Xanax but any other benzo would work too idk what else I could say so I could have a higher chance of getting them what could raise my chances and help me get my script.
if i break them can i? It will be better?
Feeling retarted already can’t wait to steal some candy and smoke a blunt
Finally.. I've been without Xanax for two weeks. I really need to learn to NOT eat half my script in three days. Hopefully I can make some progress this month.
My coping mechanisms suck and benzos are the only thing that help me cope, which I hate but it is what it is.
Stay strong fellow benzo users <3
I have a 25ml bottle of valcordin diazapam which is same as valium i think. I was just wandering what would be a good recreational dosage and how does it compare to xanax? also its 10mg per a ml
plz help. Gf accidentally got a short term benzo addiction and is feeling really bad. Is there anything we can do to support her?
Girlfriend got hooked on benzos on accident. What comfort meds/ legal things can we buy for relief
She was taking .25-.5 flualp every day to every other day for a week and a half and now She’s feeling shakey and nauseated. I really don’t know what to do I have a kpin prescription but not enough to share enough with her to do a proper taper, we have tons of gabap and clonidine and I’m just praying we caught it early on enough that we can get her feeling comfortable, but I’m worried because she went out drinking 1-2 nights and I know she was on them then and that can make it worse. I told her I would Go with her to a doctors appointment to try to get diazepam prescribed and do a proper Taper but she 100% refused and won’t tell any medical people. You guys are the smartest people on the internet when it comes to the brain, what are some things we can do to keep her at bay / keep her comfortable in the meantime.
Thank you, I’m cutting her off from any more benzos but she has a rough life and needs to get stuff done and function, if anybody has been through this, we also have phenibut but I know that can be an addiction on its own. Please let me know if you have any answers.
I’m curious as I have been prescribed it and I am feeling like one or even two aren’t working for me
If you could get either 20 farmaprams or 10 5mg bromazolams which would you get? Since it takes me 2.5mg of bromazolam to get me the same as a bar of Xanax I’ll have the same number of doses. Which would you pick?
I got my script filled today and they are round, yellow, and say 0.5 on one side with nothing but a line on the other. Anyone ever gotten these? Should I be worried about them being shittier than normal?
Can someone be dependent (mentally or physically) if their tolerance isn’t high? I’ve been taking .25mg/.50mg of either Klonopin or Xanax probably 4-5 nights a week since March 26th (my first time ever even trying a benzo.) I stopped taking it about 5 nights ago, and I cannot stay asleep. I sleep for like, 5 hours then at 3am I’m wide awake. I’ve never had a problem staying asleep until now. I guess I thought since my tolerance was low that cutting it out wouldn’t cause issues.
Also, procuring more benzos is like a new hyper-fixation of mine. (I have OCD and I think it’s become an OCD theme aka “safety behavior.” Being “stocked up” makes my anxiety decrease knowing I have stuff just in case I need it. I’ve been paying attention to all of you who say to stop while people are ahead. That’s what I’m doing, but my goodness. My sleep habits have got to improve.
I take melatonin and CBD nightly, and I recently added 5HTP and l-theanine.