Sedatives & Hypnotics

Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Street names: Nembutal, Yellow jackets, Pentobarbs

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⚡What it does

Also known asNembutal, Yellow jackets, Pentobarbs

CategorySedatives & Hypnotics

Schedule / classSchedule II (US)

AppearanceYellow capsules, pink injectable solution (veterinary), powder

Street price~$30–$100+ per vial/capsule-equivalent (rare, diverted)

Legal statusRx-only, Schedule II; used in physician-assisted death in some jurisdictions under strict law

Last updated2026-09-12

Sources: DEA, FDA

Substance	Class	Top risks	Street price
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)	Schedule II	Veterinary euthanasia drug — overdose is usually fatal; Narrow safety margin (barbiturate)	~$30–$100+ per vial/capsule-equivalent
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

Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.

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