Man experiences medical emergency after excessive diazepam use, Grants Pass OR


A 71-year-old man is having a medical emergency after taking too many diazepam pills over several days. He is breathing shallowly and using oxygen.
Audio|Source: Rural Metro Fire Department Dispatch
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7701. This is a 71-year-old male.
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Clark's been trying to wake him since about 7.30 this morning.
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is breathing shallow, is on oxygen.
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Apparently, he took 40, 10 milligram pills of diazepam in the last six days.
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It's only supposed to take two and a half a day.
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It wasn't intentional.
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Apparently, he says it was making him feel better to take more.
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He hasn't had any since yesterday.
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Skin is dry, color is okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near Ashwood Dr, Grants Pass, OR 97526
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