Drug:Clonazepam

From Avi's Drug Diary
Clonazepam
Full Name Clonazepam
Drug Class Benzodiazepine
Aliases Clonazepam • Rivotril • Klonopin
ROAs Oral
Oral
Threshold 0.25 mg
Light 0.25–0.5 mg
Common 0.5–1 mg
Strong 1–2 mg
Heavy 2+ mg
Duration 8–12 hours

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Clonazepam

Overview

Clonazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine primarily prescribed for epilepsy and panic disorder. Compared to Xanax, it generally has a slower onset but remains active for much longer.


Supposed Effects

Physical Effects

  • Sedation
  • Muscle relaxation
  • Reduced coordination
  • Drowsiness

Cognitive Effects

  • Reduced anxiety
  • Disinhibition
  • Emotional calming
  • Memory impairment
  • Slowed thinking

After Effects

  • Fatigue
  • Mental fog
  • Rebound anxiety

My Review

Overall Experience

Unfortunately I can't really review Clonazepam because I simply don't feel benzodiazepines.

I've taken doses that should have produced noticeable sedation, disinhibition or memory impairment, yet I remained completely sober. No relaxation, no euphoria, no motor impairment, no blackouts just nothing. Even at high doses, Clonazepam has never produced any noticeable subjective effects for me.

The only time I've ever noticed benzodiazepines doing anything is when they're combined with alcohol, where they seem to potentiate the alcohol somewhat. On their own, however, they are useless to me.

What I Enjoyed

  • Nothing noticeable.

What I Didn't Enjoy

  • No subjective effects.

Would I Use It Again?

No

Rating

Category Rating (/10)
Overall 1/10
Anxiety Relief N/A
Sedation N/A
Recreational Value 1/10

Tips & Harm Reduction

Practical Tips

  • Clonazepam has a long duration and can remain active well into the next day.
  • Avoid combining with alcohol or opioids.
  • Never assume a lack of noticeable effects means your coordination is unaffected.

Harm Reduction

  • Benzodiazepines can cause dependence with regular use.
  • Combining with other depressants greatly increases overdose risk.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery if affected.