The Sydney Morning Herald says that Heath Ledger was taking the prescription sleeping pill Stilnox when he died. Called Ambien in the United Stetes, the pill has been controversial in Australia recently because of several bizarre and potentially dangerous reactions.
Some 500 people described odd behaviors from walking, crashing cars, having sex and falling from balconies after popping a pill.
In November, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reduced pack sizes and updated its warnings on the drug to protect people from its “worrying and potentially dangerous adverse effects”.
The most serious of the newly-listed side-effects included “rage reactions, worsened insomnia, confusion, agitation, hallucinations and other forms of unwanted behaviour”.
TMZ among others reported yesterday that Ledger may have had pneumonia when he died. The product information for Stilnox warns against taking the medicine if you have a severe respiratory condition and shortness of breath, which pneumonia can obviously cause. Others causes for shortness of breath include seeing my buns, but that is not believed to be a consideration at this time.
Us magazine has a quick rundown of what has now been confirmed by Paul Browne, the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information of the New York Police Department.
The deceased was discovered by a masseuse and a housekeeper at approximately 2:45 p.m. today.
The masseuse was there for a regular appointment.
The deceased was found in his bedroom.
The deceased was lying on the floor, curled up, at the foot of his bed.
The deceased was naked and face down.
There were not pills found scattered around the room as had been previously reported.
There were some prescription bottles, including prescription sleeping medication, uncovered.
Hmm. A masseuse. Naked. Bedroom. Pills. A kick ass New York apartment. They probably should have made this death sound less fun.
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