Benzodiazepines
Clorazepate (Tranxene)
Street names: Tranxene, Clorazepate dipotassium
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⚡What it does
- Smooth, long anti-anxiety effect
- Sedation
⚠Key risks
- Long half-life hides accumulation — overdose creeps up
- Dependence with daily use
- Dangerous with alcohol
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme drowsiness
- Slurred speech
- Slow breathing with depressants
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clorazepate (Tranxene) | Schedule IV | Long half-life hides accumulation — overdose creeps up; Dependence with daily use | ~$1–$3 per tablet diverted |
| Diazepam | Schedule IV | Dependence in 2–4 weeks of daily use; Dangerous withdrawal (seizures) — never stop cold turkey | ~$1–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Alprazolam (Xanax 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence within weeks; brutal withdrawal (seizures risk); Counterfeit 'bars' increasingly contain fentanyl or bromazolam | ~$2–$10 per 2 mg bar |
| Lorazepam (Ativan 2.5 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence and withdrawal seizures; Rebound anxiety between doses | ~$1–$5 per 2.5 mg tablet |
| Clonazepam (Rivotril/Klonopin 2 mg) | Schedule IV | Long half-life — dependence builds silently; Withdrawal can last months | ~$1–$5 per 2 mg tablet |
| Nitrazepam (Nipam 5 mg) | Schedule IV | Morning 'hangover' impairment; Dependence and falls in older users | ~$1–$4 per 5 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Clorazepate (Tranxene) look like?
Tablets and capsules; long-acting prodrug of nordiazepam
What are the signs of a Clorazepate (Tranxene) overdose?
Extreme drowsiness; Slurred speech; Slow breathing with depressants Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Long half-life hides accumulation — overdose creeps up Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.