Sedatives & Hypnotics
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Street names: Sonata, Starnoc
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Ultra-short hypnotic — sleep within 15 min, ~4 h duration
- Less hangover than zolpidem for some
⚠Key risks
- Same Z-drug dependence class
- Sleep-driving/walking documented
- Middle-of-the-night redosing = accumulation crashes
- Counterfeits in grey market
✚Overdose signs
- Deep sedation
- Hallucinations
- Respiratory depression with other depressants
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaleplon (Sonata) | Schedule IV | Same Z-drug dependence class; Sleep-driving/walking documented | ~$1–$4 per capsule diverted |
| 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 Zaleplon (Sonata) look like?
5–20 mg capsules, green/white
What are the signs of a Zaleplon (Sonata) overdose?
Deep sedation; Hallucinations; Respiratory depression with other depressants Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Same Z-drug dependence class Dependence can develop with regular use.