Drug Alert Vernon

Alert in effect until May 7th

Multiple drugs sold as DOWN contain medetomidine

Medetomidine is a non-opioid tranquilizer with effects similar to xylazine. It is up to 200 times stronger than xylazine. While fentanyl will respond to naloxone, medetomidine will not. This can lead to complicated and long lasting overdose symptoms. Medetomidine suppresses respiration and has potentially dangerous cardiovascular effects.

If you have a drug that looks like this, call or text 778 212-8611 to get it tested before using. Drug checking is available in Vernon from 9 to 5 everyday at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy.