Opioides
Purple Drank (Lean / Codeine Syrup)
Street names: Lean, Sizzurp, Dirty Sprite, Purple stuff
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Euforia sedante, percepción enlentecida, cuerpo 'inclinado'
⚠Key risks
- DEPRESIÓN RESPIRATORIA — la mezcla frena la respiración; muertes documentadas de artistas
- La prometazina potencia el peligro respiratorio de la codeína
- Conducir con lean es mortal
- La cultura musical lo glamuriza para jóvenes
✚Overdose signs
- Respiración lenta o superficial
- Labios azules, inconsciente
- Pupilas puntiformes
- Convulsiones
📋Quick facts
Also known asLean, Sizzurp, Dirty Sprite, Purple stuff
CategoryOpioides
Schedule / classLista V (jarabe de codeína, solo con receta)
AppearanceJarabe púrpura/rosa (codeína + prometazina) mezclado con refresco y dulces
Street priceBotella con receta desviada $50–$300; por taza $30–$100
Legal statusSolo con receta; posesión ilegal sin ella.
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: NIDA, DEA
Comparación de categoría — Opioides
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Drank (Lean / Codeine Syrup) | Schedule V | RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION — the mix slows breathing; deaths (DJ Screw, Pimp C, many others); Promethazine potentiates codeine's respiratory danger | Rx bottle $50–$300 diverted |
| Codeine 30/500 mg (co-codamol) | Schedule V / Rx | Paracetamol component destroys the liver at high doses; Lean + alcohol risks fatal respiratory depression | ~$2–$10 per tablet |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Purple Drank (Lean / Codeine Syrup) look like?
Jarabe púrpura/rosa (codeína + prometazina) mezclado con refresco y dulces
What are the signs of a Purple Drank (Lean / Codeine Syrup) overdose?
Respiración lenta o superficial; Labios azules, inconsciente; Pupilas puntiformes Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
DEPRESIÓN RESPIRATORIA — la mezcla frena la respiración; muertes documentadas de artistas Dependence can develop with regular use.