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{{effects/base

|{{effects/physical|

~~If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance~~'s physical effects ~~may be included here~~.

Bromazolam's physical effects are mainly those of intense sedation, sleepiness, and muscle relaxation.

You may select physical effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Physical effects|here]].

*'''[[Effect::~~Physical~~ effect]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam is capable of producing strong sedation and can lead to a lethargic state. At higher levels, this causes users to suddenly feel as if they are extremely sleep deprived and need to fight to stay awake. This sleep deprivation increases proportionally to dosage and eventually becomes powerful enough to force the user into a deep state of unconsciousness.

*'''[[Effect::~~Physical effect2~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Perception of bodily heaviness]]''' - Bromazolam is reported to cause feelings of heaviness in the body. This effect can range from motor impairment and difficulty moving at lower doses to complete lethargy or inability to stand up or move at high doses.

*'''[[Effect::~~Physical effect3~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Appetite enhancement]]'''{{citation needed}} - Some users report that bromazolam is capable of enhancing appetite in a manner similar to [[alcohol]] and that it can have a synergistic effect with [[cannabis]].

*'''[[Effect::Muscle relaxation]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam is reported to produce moderate muscle relaxation greater than that of [[alcohol]].

*'''[[Effect::Motor control loss]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam impairs motor control in a dose-dependent manner similar to [[alcohol]]. Higher doses significantly increase the risk of physical injury via falling over or stumbling into objects. This risk is especially prominent around stairs and slopes.

*'''[[Effect::Respiratory depression]]'''{{citation needed}} - This can be particularly dangerous when combined with other depressants.

*'''[[Effect::Dizziness]]'''{{citation needed}} - Dizziness is sometimes present with higher doses, although generally less than the dizzying effects of alcohol (colloquially known as "the spins").

*'''[[Effect::Seizure suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam may have seizure suppressing properties as a result of its [[GABA|GABA-mediated]] inhibitory effects on the nervous system.

}}

{{effects/visual|

~~If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's~~ visual ~~effects may be included here.~~

Bromazolam mainly suppresses visual acuity and can cause blurred vision in high doses

You may select visual effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Visual effects|here]].

~~====Enhancements====~~

*'''[[Effect::Visual acuity effect1]]'''

====Distortions====

*'''[[Effect::~~Visual distortion effect1~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Blurred Vision]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Visual acuity suppression]]''' - Like many [[depressants]], bromazolam is known to cause blurred or otherwise suppressed visual acuity.

~~====~~[[Effect::~~Geometry~~]]~~====~~

~~If applicable, a brief paragraph summary describing the visual geometry produced by the substance may be included here.~~

~~====Hallucinatory states====~~

~~If applicable, a brief summary of the substance's visual effects profile may be written here.~~

*'''[[~~Effect::Hallucinatory states1~~]]~~'''~~

}}

|{{effects/cognitive|

~~If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance~~'s ~~cognitive effects may be included here~~.

Bromazolam's headspace is described by some as one of intense sedation, relaxation, anxiety suppression and decreased inhibition.

You may select from a list of cognitive effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Cognitive effects|here]].

*'''[[Effect::~~Cognitive effect1~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Analysis suppression]]'''

*'''[[Effect::~~Cognitive effect2~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''{{citation needed}}

*'''[[Effect::~~Cognitive effect3~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]''' - Bromazolam produces [[disinhibition]] which, along with its memory suppressing effects, can easily lead the user to black out and redose continually until their supply runs out or they lose consciousness. This effect can place the user at risk of fatal overdose from respiratory depression if they are consuming it with [[alcohol]] or other [[depressants]].

*'''[[Effect::Confusion]]''' - Bromazolam can cause confusion at heavy doses. This effect is a result of the drug suppressing basic cognitive functions such as comprehension, memory, and reasoning skills.

}}

*'''[[Effect::Delusions|Delusions of sobriety]]''' - This is the false belief that one is perfectly sober despite obvious evidence to the contrary such as severe cognitive impairment and an inability to fully communicate with others. It most commonly occurs at heavy dosages.

{{~~effects/auditory|~~

*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]

~~If applicable~~, a ~~brief paragraph summary~~ of the substance'~~s auditory effects may be included here~~.

*'''[[Effect::Dream suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Benzodiazepines like bromazolam generally inhibit REM sleep and suppress the experience of dreaming. Sleep on benzodiazepines is generally reported to be deep and refreshing, although it should be noted that the actual sleep quality is lower which is why the use of benzodiazepines as long-term sleep aids is not advised.

*'''[[Effect::Emotion suppression]]''' - Although bromazolam primarily suppresses anxiety, it also dulls other emotions in a manner which is distinct but less intensive than that of [[antipsychotics]].

~~You may select from a list~~ of ~~auditory effects~~ to ~~add below~~ [[~~Subjective effect index#Auditory effects|here~~]].

*'''[[Effect::Euphoria]]''' - A distinct portion of users report feeling a marked sense of emotional well-being and comfort while under the influence of this substance. Because this does not occur regularly or consistently for most users, it is speculated that this effect only manifests among those who have unusually high baseline levels of anxiety.

*'''[[Effect::Language suppression]]''' - Bromazolam is capable of causing slurred speech and difficulty communicating words in a clear fashion.

*'''[[Effect::~~Auditory effect1~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Memory suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam primarily suppresses short-term memory, resulting in forgetfulness, and/or disorganized behaviors.

*'''[[Effect::~~Auditory effect2~~]]'''

**'''[[Effect::Amnesia]]''' - Higher doses of bromazolam can easily lead to complete short-term amnesia (black out) similar to that of high doses of alcohol.

*'''[[Effect::Motivation suppression]]''' - Due to bromazolam's heavy sedation and lethargy, doing any type of activity that requires moving, or high amounts of effort may be difficult to do, especially at higher doses.

*'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Thought deceleration]]'''

}}

{{effects/~~multisensory~~|

{{effects/aftereffects|

~~If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's multisensory effects may be included here.~~

~~You may select from a list of multisensory effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Multisensory effects|here]].~~

*'''[[Effect::~~Multisensory effect1~~]]'''

*'''Rebound [[Effect::anxiety]]''' - Rebound anxiety is a commonly observed effect with [[anxiety suppression|anxiety relieving]] substances like [[benzodiazepines]]. It typically corresponds to the total duration spent under the substance's influence along with the total amount consumed in a given period, an effect which can easily lend itself to cycles of dependence and addiction.

*'''[[Effect::~~Multisensory effect2~~]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Dream potentiation]]'''<ref>Goyal, Sarita. "Drugs and Dreams." Indian Journal of Clinical Practice (n.d.): n. pag. Web. | http://medind.nic.in/iaa/t13/i3/iaat13i3p624.pdf</ref>

*'''Residual [[Effect::sleepiness]]''' - While benzodiazepines can be used as an effective [[hypnotic|sleep-inducing]] aid, their effects may persist into the morning afterward, which may lead users to feeling "groggy" or "dull" for up to a few hours.

*'''[[Effect::Thought deceleration]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Thought disorganization]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Irritability]]'''

}}

~~{{effects/transpersonal|~~

~~If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's transpersonal effects may be included here.~~

~~You may select from a list of transpersonal effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Transpersonal effects|here]].~~

}}}}

*'''[[Effect::Transpersonal effect1]]'''

*'''[[Effect::Transpersonal effect2]]'''

}}

===Experience reports===

There are currently {{#ask:[[Category:SUBSTANCE]][[Category:Experience]] | format=count}} experience reports which describe the effects of this substance in our [[experience index]].

{{#ask: [[Category:SUBSTANCE]][[Category:Experience]]|format=ul|Columns=1}}

Additional experience reports can be found here:

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*[https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_SUBSTANCE.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: SUBSTANCE]

==Toxicity and harm potential==

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==See also==

*[[Responsible use]]

==External links==

(List along order below)

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE (Wikipedia)]

* SUBSTANCE (Erowid Vault)

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE (Wikipedia)]

* SUBSTANCE ([''PiHKAL'' or ''TiHKAL''] / Isomer Design)

*SUBSTANCE (Erowid Vault)

*SUBSTANCE ([''PiHKAL'' or ''TiHKAL''] / Isomer Design)

==Literature==

* APA formatted reference

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 |{{effects/physical|
-If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's physical effects may be included here.
+Bromazolam's physical effects are mainly those of intense sedation, sleepiness, and muscle relaxation.
 You may select physical effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Physical effects|here]].
-*'''[[Effect::Physical effect]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]'''{{citation needed}} -  Bromazolam is capable of producing strong sedation and can lead to a lethargic state. At higher levels, this causes users to suddenly feel as if they are extremely sleep deprived and need to fight to stay awake. This sleep deprivation increases proportionally to dosage and eventually becomes powerful enough to force the user into a deep state of unconsciousness.
-*'''[[Effect::Physical effect2]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Perception of bodily heaviness]]''' -  Bromazolam is reported to cause feelings of heaviness in the body. This effect can range from motor impairment and difficulty moving at lower doses to complete lethargy or inability to stand up or move at high doses.
-*'''[[Effect::Physical effect3]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Appetite enhancement]]'''{{citation needed}} - Some users report that bromazolam is capable of enhancing appetite in a manner similar to [[alcohol]] and that it can have a synergistic effect with [[cannabis]].
+*'''[[Effect::Muscle relaxation]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam is reported to produce moderate muscle relaxation greater than that of [[alcohol]].
+*'''[[Effect::Motor control loss]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam impairs motor control in a dose-dependent manner similar to [[alcohol]]. Higher doses significantly increase the risk of physical injury via falling over or stumbling into objects. This risk is especially prominent around stairs and slopes.
+*'''[[Effect::Respiratory depression]]'''{{citation needed}} - This can be particularly dangerous when combined with other depressants.
+*'''[[Effect::Dizziness]]'''{{citation needed}} - Dizziness is sometimes present with higher doses, although generally less than the dizzying effects of alcohol (colloquially known as "the spins").
+*'''[[Effect::Seizure suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam may have seizure suppressing properties as a result of its [[GABA|GABA-mediated]] inhibitory effects on the nervous system.
 }}
 {{effects/visual|
-If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's visual effects may be included here.
+Bromazolam mainly suppresses visual acuity and can cause blurred vision in high doses
 You may select visual effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Visual effects|here]].
-====Enhancements====
-*'''[[Effect::Visual acuity effect1]]'''
 ====Distortions====
-*'''[[Effect::Visual distortion effect1]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Blurred Vision]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Visual acuity suppression]]''' - Like many [[depressants]], bromazolam is known to cause blurred or otherwise suppressed visual acuity.
-====[[Effect::Geometry]]====
-If applicable, a brief paragraph summary describing the visual geometry produced by the substance may be included here.
-====Hallucinatory states====
-If applicable, a brief summary of the substance's visual effects profile may be written here.
-*'''[[Effect::Hallucinatory states1]]'''
 }}
 |{{effects/cognitive|
-If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's cognitive effects may be included here.
+Bromazolam's headspace is described by some as one of intense sedation, relaxation, anxiety suppression and decreased inhibition.
 You may select from a list of cognitive effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Cognitive effects|here]].
-*'''[[Effect::Cognitive effect1]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Analysis suppression]]'''
-*'''[[Effect::Cognitive effect2]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Anxiety suppression]]'''{{citation needed}}
-*'''[[Effect::Cognitive effect3]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Compulsive redosing]]''' - Bromazolam produces [[disinhibition]] which, along with its memory suppressing effects, can easily lead the user to black out and redose continually until their supply runs out or they lose consciousness. This effect can place the user at risk of fatal overdose from respiratory depression if they are consuming it with [[alcohol]] or other [[depressants]].
+*'''[[Effect::Confusion]]''' - Bromazolam can cause confusion at heavy doses. This effect is a result of the drug suppressing basic cognitive functions such as comprehension, memory, and reasoning skills.
-}}
+*'''[[Effect::Delusions|Delusions of sobriety]]''' - This is the false belief that one is perfectly sober despite obvious evidence to the contrary such as severe cognitive impairment and an inability to fully communicate with others. It most commonly occurs at heavy dosages.
-{{effects/auditory|
+*'''[[Effect::Disinhibition]]
-If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's auditory effects may be included here.
+*'''[[Effect::Dream suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Benzodiazepines like bromazolam generally inhibit REM sleep and suppress the experience of dreaming. Sleep on benzodiazepines is generally reported to be deep and refreshing, although it should be noted that the actual sleep quality is lower which is why the use of benzodiazepines as long-term sleep aids is not advised.
+*'''[[Effect::Emotion suppression]]''' - Although bromazolam primarily suppresses anxiety, it also dulls other emotions in a manner which is distinct but less intensive than that of [[antipsychotics]].
-You may select from a list of auditory effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Auditory effects|here]].
+*'''[[Effect::Euphoria]]''' - A distinct portion of users report feeling a marked sense of emotional well-being and comfort while under the influence of this substance. Because this does not occur regularly or consistently for most users, it is speculated that this effect only manifests among those who have unusually high baseline levels of anxiety.
+*'''[[Effect::Language suppression]]''' - Bromazolam is capable of causing slurred speech and difficulty communicating words in a clear fashion.
-*'''[[Effect::Auditory effect1]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Memory suppression]]'''{{citation needed}} - Bromazolam primarily suppresses short-term memory, resulting in forgetfulness, and/or disorganized behaviors.
-*'''[[Effect::Auditory effect2]]'''
+**'''[[Effect::Amnesia]]''' - Higher doses of bromazolam can easily lead to complete short-term amnesia (black out) similar to that of high doses of alcohol.
+*'''[[Effect::Motivation suppression]]''' - Due to bromazolam's heavy sedation and lethargy, doing any type of activity that requires moving, or high amounts of effort may be difficult to do, especially at higher doses.
+*'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Thought deceleration]]'''
 }}
-{{effects/multisensory|
+{{effects/aftereffects|
-If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's multisensory effects may be included here.
-You may select from a list of multisensory effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Multisensory effects|here]].
-*'''[[Effect::Multisensory effect1]]'''
+*'''Rebound [[Effect::anxiety]]''' - Rebound anxiety is a commonly observed effect with [[anxiety suppression|anxiety relieving]] substances like [[benzodiazepines]]. It typically corresponds to the total duration spent under the substance's influence along with the total amount consumed in a given period, an effect which can easily lend itself to cycles of dependence and addiction.
-*'''[[Effect::Multisensory effect2]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Dream potentiation]]'''<ref>Goyal, Sarita. "Drugs and Dreams." Indian Journal of Clinical Practice (n.d.): n. pag. Web.  | http://medind.nic.in/iaa/t13/i3/iaat13i3p624.pdf</ref>
+*'''Residual [[Effect::sleepiness]]''' - While benzodiazepines can be used as an effective [[hypnotic|sleep-inducing]] aid, their effects may persist into the morning afterward, which may lead users to feeling "groggy" or "dull" for up to a few hours.
+*'''[[Effect::Thought deceleration]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Thought disorganization]]'''
+*'''[[Effect::Irritability]]'''
-}}
-{{effects/transpersonal|
-If applicable, a brief paragraph summary of the substance's transpersonal effects may be included here.
-You may select from a list of transpersonal effects to add below [[Subjective effect index#Transpersonal effects|here]].
+}}}}
-*'''[[Effect::Transpersonal effect1]]'''
-*'''[[Effect::Transpersonal effect2]]'''
-}}
-}}
 ===Experience reports===
 There are currently {{#ask:[[Category:SUBSTANCE]][[Category:Experience]] | format=count}} experience reports which describe the effects of this substance in our [[experience index]].
 {{#ask: [[Category:SUBSTANCE]][[Category:Experience]]|format=ul|Columns=1}}
 Additional experience reports can be found here:
-* [https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_SUBSTANCE.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: SUBSTANCE] <!-- Check the link to see if it exists -->
+*[https://www.erowid.org/experiences/subs/exp_SUBSTANCE.shtml Erowid Experience Vaults: SUBSTANCE]<!-- Check the link to see if it exists -->
 ==Toxicity and harm potential==
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 ==See also==
 *[[Responsible use]]
 ==External links==
 (List along order below)
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE (Wikipedia)]
-* SUBSTANCE (Erowid Vault)
+*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SUBSTANCE SUBSTANCE (Wikipedia)]
-* SUBSTANCE ([''PiHKAL'' or ''TiHKAL''] / Isomer Design)
+*SUBSTANCE (Erowid Vault)
+*SUBSTANCE ([''PiHKAL'' or ''TiHKAL''] / Isomer Design)
 ==Literature==
-* APA formatted reference
+*APA formatted reference
 Please see the [[citation formatting guide]] if you need assistance properly formatting citations.
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