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Oxazepam (also known as Serax) is a [[Depressant|depressant]] substance of the benzodiazepine class. It is used mainly in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and [[Alcohol|alcohol]] withdrawals. It's charasteristic effects include [[Sedation|sedation]], [[Anxiety_suppression|anxiety suppression]], [[Disinhibition|disinhibition]], [[Muscle_relaxation|muscle relaxation]] and [[Physical_euphoria|physical euphoria]].

Oxazepam has the slowest onset action of all of the common benzodiazepines, and a half-life of around 6-9 hours.

It is sold under the brand names Serax, Ceresta, Novalona when combined with hyoscine and Pausafrent T when combined with alanine.

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==Toxicity and harm potential==

~~Bromazepam~~ has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose. However, it is [[Toxicity::potentially [[respiratory depression|lethal]] when mixed with [[depressants]] like [[alcohol]] or [[opioids]]]].

Oxazepam has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose. However, it is [[Toxicity::potentially [[respiratory depression|lethal]] when mixed with [[depressants]] like [[alcohol]] or [[opioids]]]].

It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]], such as [[volumetric dosing]], when using this substance to ensure the administration of the intended dose.

===~~Lethal dosage~~===

===Overdose===

~~Depends on the Individual~~

Oxazepam overdose may occur when it is taken in excessively high doses or combined with other depressants.

Symptoms of a benzodiazepine overdose include respiratory depression or arrest, slurred speech, drowsiness, confusion, delirium, vomiting and losing consciousness. Overdose may lead to death or deep coma.

===Tolerance and addiction potential===

Strong Physical and Psychological addiction potential

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+Oxazepam (also known as Serax) is a [[Depressant|depressant]] substance of the benzodiazepine class. It is used mainly in the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, and [[Alcohol|alcohol]] withdrawals. It's charasteristic effects include [[Sedation|sedation]], [[Anxiety_suppression|anxiety suppression]], [[Disinhibition|disinhibition]], [[Muscle_relaxation|muscle relaxation]] and [[Physical_euphoria|physical euphoria]].
+Oxazepam has the slowest onset action of all of the common benzodiazepines, and a half-life of around 6-9 hours.
+It is sold under the brand names Serax, Ceresta, Novalona when combined with hyoscine and Pausafrent T when combined with alanine.
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 ==Toxicity and harm potential==
-Bromazepam has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose.  However, it is [[Toxicity::potentially [[respiratory depression|lethal]] when mixed with [[depressants]] like [[alcohol]] or [[opioids]]]].
+Oxazepam has a [[Toxicity::low toxicity]] relative to dose.  However, it is [[Toxicity::potentially [[respiratory depression|lethal]] when mixed with [[depressants]] like [[alcohol]] or [[opioids]]]].
 It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible drug use|harm reduction practices]], such as [[volumetric dosing]], when using this substance to ensure the administration of the intended dose.
-===Lethal dosage===
+===Overdose===
-Depends on the Individual
+Oxazepam overdose may occur when it is taken in excessively high doses or combined with other depressants.
+Symptoms of a benzodiazepine overdose include respiratory depression or arrest, slurred speech, drowsiness, confusion, delirium, vomiting and losing consciousness. Overdose may lead to death or deep coma.
 ===Tolerance and addiction potential===
 Strong Physical and Psychological addiction potential