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DelorazepamInfo
SummaryAlso 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.
DoseOral Light: 0.25-0.5mg Common: 0.5-1.5mg Strong: 1.5-2mg Heavy: 2-3mg
NOTE: Higher doses increase the chances of blacking out. 1mg Delorazepam is approximately equal to 10mg Diazepam.
Onset30-60 minutes.
Duration12-16 hours
After-effects72 hours
AvoidAll other CNS depressants.
Categoriesbenzodiazepine
habit-forming
depressant
EffectsAnxiolytic, Sedative, Muscle Relaxant, Amnesia, Dystaxia, Hypnotic.
Aliasesnordiclazepam