Police are raising an alarm over fake Percocet pills circulating in the area.
The West Parry Sound OPP and local Health Unit say pills that resemble Percocets.
"These pills are stamped "TEC" but may not be Percocets or it may contain other substances mixed in with it such as Fentanyl," says Constable Louise Maki. "These pills are very dangerous and may cause a person to overdose."
Symptoms of an early overdose can include:
- Severe sleepiness
- Slow heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Slow, shallow breathing or snoring
- Cold, clammy skin
- Trouble walking or talking
"If you decide to take drugs, always have a friend with you and have naloxone available. Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose," adds Maki.
