Sedatives & Hypnotics
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Street names: Lunesta
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⚡What it does
- Sleep maintenance (6–8 h)
- Mild euphoria, amnesia at supratherapeutic doses
⚠Key risks
- Dependence, rebound insomnia
- Next-day driving impairment (FDA lowest-dose warning)
- Sleep-walking, sleep-driving
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sedation
- Respiratory depression with other depressants
- Confusion
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eszopiclone (Lunesta) | Schedule IV | Dependence, rebound insomnia; Next-day driving impairment (FDA lowest-dose warning) | ~$2–$8 per 3 mg tablet |
| Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) | Schedule IV | Sleep-walking, sleep-driving, hallucinations; Dependence and rebound insomnia | ~$2–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Secobarbital (Seconal) | Schedule II | Barbiturates: tiny margin between dose and death; Fatal in overdose, brutal withdrawal (seizures) — replaced by benzos in medicine | ~$15–$40 per capsule where diverted |
| Carisoprodol (Soma) | Schedule IV | Converts to meprobamate (Miltown) — dependence; Popular 'Soma Coma' mix with opioids — deadly | ~$1–$8 per 350 mg tablet |
| Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) | Not scheduled | Overdose causes hallucinations, seizures, heart rhythm problems; Abuse usually in combination (potentiates opioids) | ~$1–$5 per 10 mg tablet |
| Pentobarbital (Nembutal) | Schedule II | Veterinary euthanasia drug — overdose is usually fatal; Narrow safety margin (barbiturate) | ~$30–$100+ per vial/capsule-equivalent |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Eszopiclone (Lunesta) look like?
White/blue film-coated round tablets (1–3 mg)
What are the signs of a Eszopiclone (Lunesta) overdose?
Deep sedation; Respiratory depression with other depressants; Confusion Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dependence, rebound insomnia Dependence can develop with regular use.