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Posted by The Resistance on May 8, 2005, at 16:22:25
Has anyone tried this?
How does it compare to more familiar benzos such as Xanax and Klonopin?
Posted by ed_uk on May 8, 2005, at 17:19:46
In reply to Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by The Resistance on May 8, 2005, at 16:22:25
Hi,
Darkhorse likes bromazepam, have a read of some of his posts. Annoyingly, bromazepam is no longer licensed in the UK.
Regards,
Ed.
Posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 18:13:07
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences? » The Resistance, posted by ed_uk on May 8, 2005, at 17:19:46
Hi
I took it for years, called Lexotan here. It's been discontinued, I think. It was my favourite, I guess. Now I take diazepam.
Declan
Posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 18:24:06
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 18:13:07
Was it in the USA? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ed_uk on May 8, 2005, at 18:27:04
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 18:13:07
Hi,
It's still available in many countries :-)
Ed.
Posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 20:15:15
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 18:24:06
No Phillipa, it was in Australia.
Declan
Posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 20:43:19
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 20:15:15
Thanks I didn't think I'd ever heard of it before. What do you compare it to over here? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 22:09:37
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences? » Declan, posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 20:43:19
Its more like Valium than it is like Xanax.
Posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 22:46:55
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 22:09:37
Thanks, where do you live? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Declan on May 8, 2005, at 23:46:53
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences? » Declan, posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2005, at 22:46:55
Australia
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on May 9, 2005, at 2:26:23
In reply to Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by The Resistance on May 8, 2005, at 16:22:25
> Has anyone tried this?
>
> How does it compare to more familiar benzos such as Xanax and Klonopin?I've tried it...it was a bar marketed under the name Lexomil, which is what they call it over in France. It didn't feel any different to me than Ativan...just another benzo. Is it marketed in the US? Same with oxazepam...my dad was prescribed Seresta when he was in France. Do they have that here? It doesn't matter...I'm fine taking Xanax, I was just wondering.
Posted by jay on May 9, 2005, at 7:32:28
In reply to Bromazepam Any Experiences?, posted by The Resistance on May 8, 2005, at 16:22:25
> Has anyone tried this?
>
> How does it compare to more familiar benzos such as Xanax and Klonopin?
>Hi TR..
Bromazepam is sold here in Canada, and my Dad has been on it for about 10 years. I have also used it once in awhile. I'd have to say it is an *excellent* benzo, as it seems close to having the same punch as Xanax, but lasts longer. It effects much sooner and stronger than klonopin, IMHO. If you get a chance, I'd suggest you try it.
Jay
Posted by darkhorse on May 9, 2005, at 8:55:12
In reply to Re: Bromazepam Any Experiences? » The Resistance, posted by jay on May 9, 2005, at 7:32:28
> > Has anyone tried this?
> >
> > How does it compare to more familiar benzos such as Xanax and Klonopin?
> >
>
> Hi TR..
>
> Bromazepam is sold here in Canada, and my Dad has been on it for about 10 years. I have also used it once in awhile. I'd have to say it is an *excellent* benzo, as it seems close to having the same punch as Xanax, but lasts longer. It effects much sooner and stronger than klonopin, IMHO. If you get a chance, I'd suggest you try it.
>
> Jay
>
>
Hi,Bromazepam is certainly my favorite BZ, and I've been through lots and lots of BZ:
Let me shed some positive light on it:
- Bromazepam 3mg = Xanax 0.5mg = 1mg Ativan..etc.
- So, it is less potent than X and A , but more potent than Valium and the other BZ.- Has a half life of 19 hours.Can be taken once,twice or 3 times.
- Has no important active metabolites,so more like Ativan and Xanax,does not build up in the body after long- term use.
- Much less sedating than Xanax, and Valium,and does not give this powerful amnestic Ativan effect.
- Has sustained action,and, unlike Clonazepam and some other BZ does not have depression sffects at all.On the contrary, I found it,along with Xanax, to have a mood- elevating proporties(Antidepressant-like effect).- Much easier to get off than Ativan,Xanax and Clonazepam because it is less potent,and has relatively long half- life.
- Only 2 drawbacks :
1- It is not a rapid-acting benzo. It takes 2-3 hours to have full effects,so can not be used for emergencies.
2- The company that invented it(Roche) did not promote it well,as it was launched when its other older brother,Valium was at its peek at late 70's- early 80's , so unfortunatly, Roche was reluctant to introduce it in the biggest propaganda in the world (USA),and so Xanax took over there.
- Excellent for anxiety and PD,mixed anxiety- depression,and,for me, the only BZ that was of some help with social anxiety (Clonazepam gave me the exact opposite: social withdrawal and depression).
- IMO,it is the most underrated benzo, especially in english - speaking nations, as it is still a very popular benzo in lots of European,Asian,Latin American and African countries...Trade names : Lexotanil,Lexotan,Lectopam,Neo-Opt,Lexomil,Calmepam....etc.
Best Regards,
DH
Posted by Declan on May 9, 2005, at 14:39:08
In reply to Re: Bromazepam :all what you need to know!, posted by darkhorse on May 9, 2005, at 8:55:12
Under the tongue it worked for me like Valium under the tongue, ie 10 minutes. Nothing left to chance.
Declan
Posted by darkhorse on May 10, 2005, at 2:29:39
In reply to Re: Bromazepam :all what you need to know!, posted by Declan on May 9, 2005, at 14:39:08
> Under the tongue it worked for me like Valium under the tongue, ie 10 minutes. Nothing left to chance.
> DeclanWow! this is new info for me!!
Great info,thanks Declan.
DH
P.S. Great to see others who used it and think highly of it.For me, it is the best in the family!...and way underrated!
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on May 10, 2005, at 9:04:35
In reply to Re: Bromazepam :all what you need to know! » Declan, posted by darkhorse on May 10, 2005, at 2:29:39
> > Under the tongue it worked for me like Valium under the tongue, ie 10 minutes. Nothing left to chance.
> > Declan
>
> Wow! this is new info for me!!
> Great info,thanks Declan.
> DH
> P.S. Great to see others who used it and think highly of it.For me, it is the best in the family!...and way underrated!
>
>I had been taking Xanax on a regular basis around the time I popped a bromazepam...maybe the tolerance I had developed carried over to the Lexomil. Like I said before, it felt like an Ativan...nothing special.
Posted by The Resistance on May 10, 2005, at 12:02:50
In reply to Re: Bromazepam :all what you need to know!, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on May 10, 2005, at 9:04:35
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Posted by sdb on July 18, 2005, at 9:40:55
In reply to Thank Everyone! (nm), posted by The Resistance on May 10, 2005, at 12:02:50
Hi all,
Have somebody ever taken Bromazepam (darkhorse did of course :-)?
How long is its duration of action (apart from medical kinetics, studies)? Does it accumulate?
Is the duration of action similar to clonazepam?
Would it be possible for once day administration, without morning high and evening returning depressed mood and anxiety? Any comparisms to clonazepam, xanax xr?Perhaps I can not respond to my thread because I am in a hard working phase for the following two weeks.
Thanks for your experience.
sdb
Posted by ed_uk on July 18, 2005, at 13:30:25
In reply to Bromazepam (duration of action, effectiveness), posted by sdb on July 18, 2005, at 9:40:55
Hi sdb!
I know Declan's taken it.
Kind regards
~Ed
Posted by sdb on July 18, 2005, at 16:02:26
In reply to Calling Declan! » sdb, posted by ed_uk on July 18, 2005, at 13:30:25
Thanks Ed, glad to see you here!
darkhorse, declan and bromazepam experienced see post above please.
Best wishes
sdb
Posted by sdb on July 18, 2005, at 16:33:34
In reply to BROMAZEPAM questions to Declan, darkhorse, others, posted by sdb on July 18, 2005, at 16:02:26
to ed: I will send you per post Mail a costless DVD with some monteverdi etc. mp3 in two weeks in the holidays (to much to do this time, fortunately not distress) if you want. After that, if you have pleasure, you can buy some cd's legally.
All the best
sdb
Posted by ed_uk on July 19, 2005, at 17:16:32
In reply to Re: BROMAZEPAM questions........ to ed, posted by sdb on July 18, 2005, at 16:33:34
Hi sdb!!
Will I be able to listen to it? My 'windows media player' is broken!
Kind regards
~Ed
Posted by sdb on July 20, 2005, at 8:42:50
In reply to Re: BROMAZEPAM questions........ to ed » sdb, posted by ed_uk on July 19, 2005, at 17:16:32
You can download an other player:
www.videolan.org
VLC Mediaplayer
I can send mp3 to you in two weeks. I have to much to do this time.
Whats your primary E-Mail adress now (send a mail to me, so I will know)
And lets go back to the topic...Bromazepam questions...
kind regards
sdb
Posted by Declan on July 20, 2005, at 16:40:37
In reply to Re: BROMAZEPAM questions........ to ed, posted by sdb on July 20, 2005, at 8:42:50
Hi sdb
How much are you thinking of taking?
When it was released here it was available in 3, 6, and 12mg tablets. After some time the 12mg tablets were discontinued. (Because they were so strong?)
I can't compare it to Klonopin but it would be shorter acting and I would think no worse.
Unless you had no benzo tolerance you would have to take it twice a day.
I ended up on >24mg/d and became agoraphobic, for want of a better term. I think it aggravated my fear as it relieved it. But I'm sure all benzos will do that, especially in high enough doses.
Declan
Posted by ed_uk on July 20, 2005, at 17:23:32
In reply to Re: BROMAZEPAM questions........ to ed, posted by sdb on July 20, 2005, at 8:42:50
Hi sdb!
My email address is.....
[xxx]
Thank you :-D
~Ed
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