Vertigo (drug)


 * For the episode, see Vertigo.

Vertigo is a deadly narcotic that makes its users disoriented. It was dealt by the man known as "Count Vertigo".

When injected directly into the blood stream while in its purest form, it affects the thalamus, where all the information from the pain receptors are collected. This then causes the victim to believe that they are in excruciating pain. The effect can lasts for days until the heart just gives up and stops.

History
Thea Queen was given the drug for her birthday by friends. At first she was reluctant to use it, but after seeing her mother with Malcolm Merlyn, she took them and went driving in her new convertible. She crashed on the side of the road and was taken to the hospital, where they found the narcotic in her system, and she was promptly arrested.

Season 1

 * Trust but Verify
 * Vertigo
 * Betrayal (mentioned)
 * Unfinished Business

Season 2

 * City of Heroes (mentioned)
 * State v. Queen

Trivia

 * The colors of the pills, green and black, are the same as Count Vertigo's costume in the comics.

Vertigo (drogue)