Sedatives & Hypnotics
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Street names: Lyrica, Nervigesic
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Euphoria and calm at high doses
- Nerve-pain relief
- Reduced anxiety
⚠Key risks
- Dependence and withdrawal (insomnia, anxiety, seizures)
- Mixing with opioids multiplies overdose risk
- Popular in prisons; diverted heavily
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme sedation
- Slow breathing (especially with opioids)
- Blurred vision, confusion
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin (Lyrica) | Schedule V | Dependence and withdrawal (insomnia, anxiety, seizures); Mixing with opioids multiplies overdose risk | ~$1–$5 per 300 mg capsule |
| 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 Pregabalin (Lyrica) look like?
White/orange/red-and-white capsules (75–300 mg)
What are the signs of a Pregabalin (Lyrica) overdose?
Extreme sedation; Slow breathing (especially with opioids); Blurred vision, confusion Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dependence and withdrawal (insomnia, anxiety, seizures) Dependence can develop with regular use.