Benzos How to gauge how much etizolam is safe?

[GumbyClaymation]

If I take etizolam by itself, I can feel the effect of 2mg and stay awake. Taking a 3rd mg will give me a strong urge to sleep.

If I take etizolam for a comedown off a stimulant (or stimulating psychedelic), 3mg is not enough to overcome the stimulation and get to sleep. Is there a way to judge how much additional is safe to take? The last time I did this, I took 3mg, then waited about 30 min and checked my heart rate; if still substantially high (over 100), then I'd take another mg and wait another 30 min. ...repeat until drowsy or heart rate has lowered closer to normal. Is this a safe approach? Is there another way that I could find the right amount more quickly?

I know the best harm reduction is to just deal with the insomnia or not take a stim in the first place, but I'd like feedback on how to do this safely if I'm really trying to sleep.

Thanks

PS I don't let myself use etizolam more than once a week - want to make sure I don't develop tolerance or dependence.

 

[sekio]

The best HR advise is to wait it out. At least etizolam is much shorter-action than phenaz.

Benzodiazepines are pretty physically benign, the problem is that in high doses they cause blackouts, paradoxical stimulation, and reckless behaviour in some individuals.

 

[THCified]

It takes approx. 2h for etizolam to fully develop it's effects (being fully absorbed by the body), so taking 1mg every 30mins. is defo not a good idea.