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Jackson, Gans, Demerol, and Dilaudid: Did Rx Painkillers Strike Again?

A number of sources are reporting that an injection of a prescription pain killer, Demerol, was administered to Jackson shortly before his cardiac arrest. Demerol is one of several opioid (chemically related to opium) analgesics (painkillers); others include Codeine, Darvocet, Dilaudid and Oxycontin. All are commonly abused drugs. If the information about Jackson is true, [...]

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Danny Gans’ Death a Side Effect of Rx Pain Meds

Clark County (Nevada) Coroner Michael Murphy has concluded that Danny Gans’ sudden death was due to an adverse side effect of a prescription medication (Dilaudid) he was taking for chronic back pain. Dilaudid (generic name: hydromorphone) can cause respiratory depression (decreased ability to breath). Dr. Murphy ruled out drug abuse but Dilaudid is one of [...]

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