Heath Ledger Dead

[BUCKYLE]

Hydrocodone is another name for ibuprofen.

I thought that was Vicodin.

 

[Bleed S & G]

The drugs are the generic names for the OxyContin painkiller, the anti-anxiety drug Valium, Xanax, an anti-anxiety drug, and the sleep aids Restoril and Unisom. Hydrocodone is another name for ibuprofen.

So he popped some Oxy, Valium, Xanax, and 2 sleeping pills? Jeez. No wonder.

 

[OCBuckWife]

I thought that was Vicodin.

It is. Vicodin is hydrocodone and acetiminophen.

Ibuprofen is an NSAID.

Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Hydrocodone is an opiate.

[SIZE=-1]Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid (narcotic) derived from two of the naturally occurring opiates, codeine and thebaine.

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[BuckNutty]

I'm surprised the mighty doctorb didn't point that out.

 

[OCBuckWife]

It's a direct quote from the gossip site. Just another example of poor reporting by sub-par "news sources."

 

[OCBuckWife]

From Reuters

"Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine," the statement said.
Oxycodone, which is often abused, and hydrocodone are painkillers. Diazepam and alprazolam are anti-anxiety medicines. Diazepam is sold under the brand name Valium and alprazolam is sold under the name Xanax.
Temazepam is a sleep aid sold under the name Restoril. Doxylamine, a sleep aid and antihistamine, is an active ingredient in a number of over-the-counter medications, including NyQuil.

I can understand having some troubles sleeping but that cocktail is a guaranteed dirt nap.

 

[Muck]

...Grim Reaper...

He just got there first.