Benzodiazepines
Etizolam
Street names: Etiz, Etilaam, Etizest, Passionflower (branded)
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Fast anxiety relief and sedation, short-acting
⚠Key risks
- Extremely popular RC benzo — dependence sneaks up fast
- Fake 'Xanax' bars often contain etizolam or stronger analogues
✚Overdose signs
- Sedation
- Amnesia
- Respiratory depression when mixed
📋Quick facts
Also known asEtiz, Etilaam, Etizest, Passionflower (branded)
CategoryBenzodiazepines
Schedule / classNot federally scheduled (US) — controlled in AL/AR/FL/OH/TX/VA etc.; banned UK 2017
AppearancePink/blue 1 mg tablets or pink round pellets ('pellets'); blotters
Street price~$0.50–$3 per 1 mg tablet/pellet
Legal statusLegal gray zone federally (US); illegal in UK, Germany, several US states; Rx in Italy/India/Japan
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: EMCDDA, TripSit, Erowid
Category comparison — Benzodiazepines
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etizolam | Not federally scheduled | Extremely popular RC benzo — dependence sneaks up fast; Fake 'Xanax' bars often contain etizolam or stronger analogues | ~$0.50–$3 per 1 mg tablet/pellet |
| 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 Etizolam look like?
Pink/blue 1 mg tablets or pink round pellets ('pellets'); blotters
What are the signs of a Etizolam overdose?
Sedation; Amnesia; Respiratory depression when mixed Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Extremely popular RC benzo — dependence sneaks up fast Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.