Sedatives & Hypnotics
Sleeping pills, barbiturates and muscle relaxants — depressants with razor-thin margins. From Ambien to Seconal: these slow the brain and breathing. Mixing with opioids or alcohol multiplies the danger.
3-5xoverdose risk when depressants are mixed (studies)
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Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox)
White/pink oblong tablets (5–10 mg); 'Ambien' imprint
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Secobarbital (Seconal)
Red-orange capsules (50–100 mg)
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Carisoprodol (Soma)
White 250/350 mg tablets; 'Soma' imprint
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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Yellow/orange 10 mg tablets (Merck); white 5 mg
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Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Yellow capsules, pink injectable solution (veterinary), powder
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