Ledger's Death Ruled "Acute Intoxication"

91. Just two weeks ago i was prescribed zopiclone it is a horrendous drug, I had major side effects right from the first night i took it. I have also tried Temazapam again horrendous. These drugs are bad enough on there own let alone mixed. To any one who says Heath was irrispocible screw you because having been presribed these drugs i can tell you they do knock you about. They are short lasting so during the day no one would have known his hell while under there influence at night.

Posted at 12:45PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Paige

92. this is heartbreaking for his family and true friends and fans, im gutted. RIP HEATH X

Posted at 12:59PM on Feb 6th 2008 by myssy

93. The family doesn't need to sue anyone. A drug addict is a drug addict whether they are taking prescriptions or street drugs.

Posted at 12:46PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Monique

94. Wow. This guy was not very bright. He had a pharmacy of some of the most potent OTC drugs available and he "accidently" offed himself? I've known people that vomit after taking one Xanax, let alone micing them with other downers. This death is not tragic, it's just plain stupid. The people that are thanking god it was not "illegal" drugs are morons themselves. The vast majority of drug ODs these days is by prescription drugs. I'm not seeing a whole lot of difference between heroin and synthetic heroin (Oxycontin). Heath obviously had some deep-rooted problems and he turned to drugs to deal with them. It really does not matter if they were legal or not. They both do the same thing when abused; they kill you. He's a doper in my book and my only hope is that it will shine a light on the dangers of abusing so-called "legal" drugs.

Posted at 12:47PM on Feb 6th 2008 by doug

95. why no mention of the fact that heath had hillbilly heroin in his system?

Posted at 1:08PM on Feb 6th 2008 by SDSU

96. Doug, With all due respect when taking these medicines they mess you up so much itis very understandable that Heath was not totaly compous mentos (sorry cant spell it) The impact of the medication is such he would have been totally out of it. I am amazed no one noticed his mood he would have been slurring his words, possibly he was even halusanating and seeing things. (sorry about my spelling) When i was taking zopiclone the effects were so bad and i was so out of it and i had no memory of events during my periods of medication. My hubsband actually phoned my shrink because he was so worried about me. But i was none the wiser because i was so out of it. These medications are lethal i was on 10mg and it knocked me off my feet.

Posted at 1:15PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Paige

97. He had debilitating insomnia but he drank coffee all day long? Boyfriend was a MESS

Posted at 1:48PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Kacky

98. There were 6 different drugs found in his system, yet only 5 found in the apartment? The oxycodone is not mentioned as having been found in the apartment - and personally I found that to be the most disturbing (although the combo was unfortunately deadly) Oxycodone is highly addictive and gives the user similar effects like that of heroin or morphine - and it also is very big in underground sales, so he may have obtained it illegally - maybe that is why it is not mentioned, perhaps the others were in prescription bottles and this he purchased and used - I mention this because unfortunately many people are doing this, buying prescription drugs illegally and abusing them and with these obviously bad results - Perhaps a bit of good can come from this horrible tragedy and Hollywood will spotlight this epidemic like they do other illnesses - He appeared to be a very kind, loving, nice man, never heard anyone saying bad things about him in the tabloids and now he is gone -

Posted at 4:23PM on Feb 6th 2008 by lee

99. Insomnia Kills...... he will be the poster boy for it.
Drug addicts will use it to do the Marilyn..although..now it will the Big Sleep the Heath way.
How does a single person get prescribed soooo many opposite drugs..
Bet Mary Kate knows.

Posted at 1:38PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Blue Jay

100. 36. # 25-------FAMIILYSHOULDSUE--------ARE YOU FOR REAL???....HOW DO YOU KNOW WHETHER OR NOT IT WASN'T FIVE DIFFERENT DOCTORS WHO PROSCRIBED THE DRUGS ???........THAT WHAT THESE DOPERS DO !!!.....THEY SHOP DOCTORS !!!........IN ANY EVENT.....THE DOCTORS DID NOT HOLD HIM DOWN AND FORCE HIM TO TAKE THE PILLS !!!

Posted at 10:42AM on Feb 6th 2008 by AL GOREs VAGINA


THE FACT IS THE DOCTORS ARE OVER PRESCRIBING...........
IT IS INSANE..................
HOW MANY PRESCRIPTIONS DID HE HAVE?
HOW MANY PRESCRIPTIONS DID ANNA HAVE?

Posted at 1:42PM on Feb 6th 2008 by DAMRIGHTTHEYSHOULDSUE

101. You know i sit here and read all these comments about heath and i can't believe how rude and evil this world is! You have know idea what this man was going through and why he took all these pills. Were you there? So if you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all and leave your rude comments at home.

Posted at 5:11PM on Feb 6th 2008 by concerned person

102. Here's my summation and you will see it is an easy mistake to make. Here is what he was taking:

1) His daily prescribed anti-anxiety medicine: Xanax (aka alprazolam)
2) His insomnia sleep disorder medication: Restoril (aka tamezapam)
3) Robitussin for his pneumonia or cold symptoms (contains the Doxylamine and hydrocodone)
4) Aspirin/Percocet/Acetaminiphine (contains the Oxycodone) for the muscle aches and headaches caused by fever symptoms.
5) Valium (aka Diazepam) (This is the only part I can't explain)

All but #5 are typical for a person who has pneumonia and also suffers from depression and insomnia. 1 & 2 are probably what he took on a daily basis. #3 and #4 probably things he just began taking for his flu/pneumonia. Again, #5 is the only one I can't explain and seems unusual for the average person to take if he was already on Xanax.

Posted at 1:52PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Kelly

103. what about the zopiclone? were does that come into it? I was precribed it for insomnia and tamazepam it was eather but not both at the same time. Zopiclone 10mg really knocked me about why would he ever need two benzodiazapines?

Posted at 2:06PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Paige

104. This is a very sad outcome to a very promising life.He obviously had more troubles than he wanted to admit or get help for.The fact of the matter is he is gone,his suffering is over and we should all just let him rest in peace.He was one of my favorite actors for the last few years and I will miss seeing him in more great movies.But his death or how he died will not make me think less of him.We are all human,we all have problems.Life is too short to lay blame or have anger.Rest in Peace Heath,you will be greatly missed.

Posted at 2:09PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Moonbaby

105. Ths is far more common than many people realize. My husband died in the same way. From taking pain medication for a back injury resulting from playing with our kids in the pool. FDA really needs to monitor and regulate these combinations.

Posted at 2:46PM on Feb 6th 2008 by Widow