Sedantes e hipnóticos
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril / Atarax)
Street names: Vistaril, Atarax, Hydroxizine
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⚡What it does
- Antihistamínico-anxiolítico de prescripción: sedación, alivio de la ansiedad sin adicción: los médicos alcanzan la "alternativa benzo limpia"
⚠Key risks
- No eufórico - la dependencia es rara; el daño es la excesividad y las combinaciones
- Precaución de prolongación QT (ritmo cardíaco)
- Potencia los opiáceos, el alcohol, el benzo – las mismas muertes combinadas se aplican
- Uso crónico: boca seca, aumento de peso, tolerancia a la sedación
✚Overdose signs
- Severe sedation
- boca seca, pupilas dilatadas
- Cambios en el ritmo cardíaco (raro)
Comparación de categoría — Sedantes e hipnóticos
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine (Vistaril / Atarax) | Rx-only — not controlled | Not euphoric — dependence rare; the harm is oversedation and combos; QT-prolongation caution (heart rhythm) | ~$0.20–$1 per 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 Hydroxyzine (Vistaril / Atarax) look like?
10–100 mg comprimidos/cápsulas; xarope
What are the signs of a Hydroxyzine (Vistaril / Atarax) overdose?
Severe sedation; boca seca, pupilas dilatadas; Cambios en el ritmo cardíaco (raro) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
No eufórico - la dependencia es rara; el daño es la excesividad y las combinaciones Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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