Sedantes e hipnóticos
Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox)
Street names: Ambien, Stilnox, Z-drugs, A-minus
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⚡What it does
- Inducción del sueño en 15 minutos; leve euforia y amnesia en dosis más altas
⚠Key risks
- Dormir caminando, conducir durmiendo, alucinaciones
- Dependencia y insomnio rebote
✚Overdose signs
- Extrema sedimentación
- confusión
- Depresión respiratoria con otros depresores
Comparación de categoría — Sedantes e hipnóticos
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Butalbital (Fioricet/Fiorinal) | Schedule III | Barbiturate dependence — tolerance builds in weeks; Rebound headaches drive overuse | ~$2–$8 per tablet |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) look like?
Comprimidos oblongos blancos o rosados (5-10 mg); impronta ‘Ambien’
What are the signs of a Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) overdose?
Extrema sedimentación; confusión; Depresión respiratoria con otros depresores Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Dormir caminando, conducir durmiendo, alucinaciones Dependence can develop with regular use.