Sedatives & Hypnotics
Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox)
Street names: Ambien, Stilnox, Z-drugs, A-minus
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⚡What it does
- Sleep induction within 15 min; mild euphoria and amnesia at higher doses
⚠Key risks
- Sleep-walking, sleep-driving, hallucinations
- Dependence and rebound insomnia
✚Overdose signs
- Extreme sedation
- Confusion
- Respiratory depression with other depressants
📋Quick facts
Also known asAmbien, Stilnox, Z-drugs, A-minus
CategorySedatives & Hypnotics
Schedule / classSchedule IV (US)
AppearanceWhite/pink oblong tablets (5–10 mg); 'Ambien' imprint
Street price~$2–$10 per 10 mg tablet (diverted)
Legal statusRx-only, Schedule IV; felony without prescription
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: FDA, NIDA
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| 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 |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly — see our pressed pill guide.
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