INDIANA – The Indiana Health Department and Indiana Coroners are warning the public about a drug called Bromazolam.
Bromazolam is a novel or designer benzodiazepine and is being found on the street under other names, such as “XLI-268,” “Xanax,” “Fake Xanax,” and “Dope.”
Officials say it’s a very powerful drug, and when you mix Bromazolam with fentanyl and some of the other opiates, it’s just a recipe for disaster.
According to the World Health Organization, Bromazolam is sold as tablets, powders, and gummies, and is frequently mixed with opioids.
In toxicology results of Indiana decedents from Jan. through Nov. 20, 2023, 64 tested positive for Bromazolam. Bromazolam was not tested before 2023.
Adverse effects of this drug include loss of coordination, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, slurred speech, muscle relaxation, difficulty breathing, amnesia, and death.
Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose may include troubled breathing; small pupils; unconsciousness or unresponsiveness; snoring, choking, or gurgling; cold or clammy skin; pale or blue skin; and discolored lips or fingernails.
