Police believe he could have taken a powerful drug normally used to knock out horses
A man in his 40s is in seriously ill after it is believed he took powerful drugs intended for animals.
The unnamed man was taken to hospital last night following a suspected overdose of a medicine that is used to knock out dogs and horses. Police said the drug Isolurane was stolen from GP vets in Worting Road, Basingstoke, overnight on Monday. They have warned that the drug is so powerful it can cause a fatal reaction if inhaled, swallowed or injected by humans.
Hampshire Police said: ‘We are reiterating the warning that taking medications which are not prescribed for you and are not intended for human use, can have a significant and serious effect on health.The haul included Isoflurane – typically used to knock out dogs and horses – which can cause a potentially fatal reaction in humans
‘Anyone who has taken animal medicines or who knows someone who may have taken them, should seek medical help immediately.’A 36-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested in connection with the theft and currently remains in custody.
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