Benzodiacepinas
Diazepam
Street names: Valium, Bensedine, Apaurine (blue valium), V's
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⚡What it does
- Calma, relajación muscular, antiansiedad, sedación
⚠Key risks
- Dependencia en 2–4 semanas de uso diario
- Abstinencia peligrosa (convulsiones) — nunca dejar de golpe
- Mezclado con opioides o alcohol puede detener la respiración
- Las tabletas falsificadas son comunes
✚Overdose signs
- Somnolencia extrema
- Confusión
- Respiración lenta (sobre todo con otros depresores)
📋Quick facts
Also known asValium, Bensedine, Apaurine (blue valium), V's
CategoryBenzodiacepinas
Schedule / classLista IV (EE. UU.)
AppearanceTabletas de 2–10 mg (amarillas/azules/blancas); viales inyectables
Street price~$1–$10 por tableta de 10 mg; falsificadas comunes
Legal statusSolo con receta, Lista IV; delito sin receta.
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: NIDA, DEA, EMCDDA
Comparación de categoría — Benzodiacepinas
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bromazepam (Lexotan 6 mg) | Schedule IV | Dependence; withdrawal anxiety rebound | ~$1–$5 per 6 mg tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Diazepam look like?
Tabletas de 2–10 mg (amarillas/azules/blancas); viales inyectables
What are the signs of a Diazepam overdose?
Somnolencia extrema; Confusión; Respiración lenta (sobre todo con otros depresores) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dependencia en 2–4 semanas de uso diario Withdrawal can be life-threatening — medical tapering is essential.