Delorazepam is a benzodiazepine with anxiolytic effects. It is a metabolite of the designer drug diclazepam that can be detected in either the serum or urine. Delorazepam can also be produced by enzymatic treatment of lorazepam with β-glucuronidase. It is indicated for the treatment of anxiety, tension and other somatic or psychiatric manifestations associated with anxiety syndrome, insomnia. The side effects and precautions for use of delorazepam are the same as for all benzodiazepines, in particular as regards the development of dependence (mental and physical) and tolerance. Prolonged use may lead to difficulties remembering recent names and events (anterograde amnesia). It has been approved for marketing in Italy.