CymbalKid said:
I was wondering if there are any benzos that induce euphoria. I have used valium and klonopin but i had no feelings of euphoria. So are there any benzos that do induce euphoria?
For me Klonopin is one of the least euphoric benzo by itself and Valium's decent but not that good.
tricomb said:
Benzodiazepines are not euphoric, to some who experience it I call it pseudo-euphoria.
If you're looking for pseudo-euphoria, temazepam or flunitrazepam are the only one's that's given me a shred of "euphoria".
Euphoria is a state of elevated happiness or well being. Benzos can cause this, particularly temazepam in high enough doses or Rohypnol.
Alprazolam and euphoria, yeah I doubt it.
Why? Xanax is the most popular benzo in the US. Me and many others get euphoria from Xanax. I'd rate Xanax above Restoril and second to Rohypnol in terms of euphoric effects.
But for right now I'll just put it as, of course its subjective, and me saying that when others claim their euphoric, I have a very hard time believing they're really experiencing euphoria, (i'm not trying to say that if you feel euphoria on them, then you are lying, it's just that it's insanely hard to believe).
I have a hard time believing people who say cannabinoids or psychedelics aren't euphoric. Yet if it doesn't give them a sense of well-being like it does for me, that doesn't mean that I'm right or they're wrong. It just means they have different tastes.
I think people are using the word euphoria to describe anxiolysis/hypnosis/etc, which is exactly what the pills are designed for.
There are many drugs with anxiolytic/hypnotic effects that aren't even close to a benzo high. Various antihistamines, antidepressants, and antipsychotics have a sedative effect, yet few describe getting a high like with even the shittiest benzo.Seroquel or lithium isn't even as euphoric as klonopin or lunesta for me, let alone a good benzo like Rohypnol or Xanax.
I'm curious as to whether anyone who says benzos aren't euphoric considers alcohol euphoric?I'm not saying that benzos have euphoria like a shot of h or meth, but they're very alcohol like.It's a different high with a different euphoria.Not nearly as good as alcohol and not as good as an opioid or a good upper, but still feels pretty good. I consider alcohol up there with any schedule I/II drug in terms of euphoria.But that's just me.
I would agree that in general, most benzos and benzo like drugs aren't all that good on their own. They're better to come down or take the edge off uppers or psychedelics, or to potentiate drugs like weed, opioids, or alcohol. For me the only benzos that can stand on their own are Xanax and Rohypnol. Although to be fair I haven't tried midazolam, Halcion, Erimin, loprazolam, or the temazepam gelcaps(supposedly much better than Restoril).