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Released on December 18, 2008
Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer is advising provincial health care providers, addictions counsellors and cocaine users that illness from tainted cocaine has been reported in both Alberta and British Columbia. This is a precautionary alert, as it is likely that this tainted cocaine is also present in Saskatchewan.
Authorities in Alberta and British Columbia have found levasimole, an antibiotic to treat worm infestations in animals, has been added to powdered cocaine.
The additive causes severe suppression of the immune system, allowing even minor infections to become significant and potentially fatal. At least 10 residents of British Columbia and seven residents of Alberta have been become ill from using cocaine cut with levasimole.
"We have no reported cases in Saskatchewan at this time," Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Moira McKinnon said. "However, we are warning all residents who use cocaine in any form, injectable or inhalant."
If someone has used cocaine and has experienced any of the following symptoms, they should seek immediate medical attention:
• Persistent or recurring fever and chills
• Persistent or worsening sore throat
• Swollen glands
• Thrush (white coating of the mouth, tongue or throat)
• Frequent, persistent or worsening skin infections
• Painful sores in the mouth or around the anus
• Pneumonia
• Other unusual infections
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health supports a number of drug treatment programs and facilities. Drug users who would like to receive help can call HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002.
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For more information, contact:
Karen Hill
Health
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083
Email: khill@health.gov.sk.ca
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