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Medetomidine Mixed with Fentanyl Raises Overdose Risk in Southern Maryland
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Medetomidine Mixed with Fentanyl Raises Overdose Risk in Southern Maryland
The St. Mary’s County Health Department is warning residents about the presence of medetomidine in Maryland’s illicit drug supply. The powerful veterinary sedative is increasingly being found mixed with opioids like fentanyl, significantly raising the risk of overdose. Medetomidine can cause deep sedation, slowed breathing, low blood pressure and unconsciousness. When combined with fentanyl, the mixture heightens the danger of life-threatening c…
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