MI: Warning issued as new drug is linked to overdose deaths in Michigan

Deaths have occurred in Ingham, Berrien, and Wayne counties

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning Michigan residents about medetomidine, which is a new drug that has been identified in overdose deaths across the state.

MDHHS says medetomidine, which is not approved for use in people, is a veterinary tranquilizer similar to xylazine that can cause adverse effects, including slowed heart rate, low blood pressure, and decreases in brain and spinal cord activity.

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