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Jackson's Death -- Demerol OD?

Posted Jun 26th 2009 8:54AM by TMZ Staff

Micheal Jackson DemerolThere are reports ... Michael Jackson may have died after getting a Demerol injection.

The Sun is reporting shortly after the injection, Jackson's breathing got "slower and slower until it stopped."

We cannot confirm this story. We can say, however, that after Jackson was badly burned during the filming of a Pepsi commercial, he became addicted to painkillers and ended up at the Betty Ford Clinic. As for the painkillers, there are reports he was given Demerol.

In addition, during the child molestation trial, cops seized syringes and drugs, including Demerol.








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1. drugs, I;m shocked!!

Posted at 9:08AM on Jun 26th 2009 by paul

2. first!!!

Posted at 9:10AM on Jun 26th 2009 by tinkerbell

3. I wanna know where Janet is...Does anyone KNOW?

Posted at 9:08AM on Jun 26th 2009 by ???

4. What is Demerol?
Demerol is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine.
Demerol is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain.
Demerol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Demerol may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Demerol should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Demerol. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine.Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. Never take more than your prescribed dose of Demerol. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. Demerol can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Do not stop using Demerol suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when stopping the medication.

Posted at 9:08AM on Jun 26th 2009 by jocuri

5. It explains the Dr. being there before the paramedics doing cpr on MJ as the paramedics showed up. There is a big big story here...wait for it.

Posted at 9:09AM on Jun 26th 2009 by broken

6. Let's not start the rumor mill. Noone let him live in peace. Can he have peace in his death?? Please? Anyone out there.

Posted at 9:10AM on Jun 26th 2009 by me

7. Poor Michael..never had a "normal" life...he was doomed from the beginning.

Posted at 10:58AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Valerie

8. Drugs. It's ALWAYS drugs, isn't it? Figures. And now he's gone. The end. Sad.

Posted at 9:12AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Mrs Brand

9. whacko jacko's last words, "take me to the children's ward!"

Posted at 9:26AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Rob the medic

10. The Sun? Please. You are using The Sun as a source?!? Why don't you just wait a week or two for the coroner report? Does TMZ's need to drive web hits have no boundaries or sense of decency?

Posted at 9:14AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Mickey

11. Well, I can't help thinking he died like Elvis.

Posted at 9:14AM on Jun 26th 2009 by laurie

12. TMZ great job, great coverage. CNN owes you big time.
Sad story all around. Hope his children will live a happy, full life.

Posted at 9:13AM on Jun 26th 2009 by JackieM

13. I truly hope this isn't the case. When are these so called "doctors" going to be held accountable for not demanding that these addicts get the help they need. Look at all the people we have lost due to drugs, starting with Elvis and ending with MJ. Enough!

RIP MJ! God speed, no one can harm you anymore, and there is no more pain. We will miss you!

Posted at 9:14AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Two Cents

14. "Around Christmas of last year, a British journalist working on a biography of the pop star revealed that Jackson was suffering from alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic condition that affects the lungs and liver. The author, Ian Halperin, told In Touch magazine at the time that Jackson needed a lung transplant and was bleeding in the intestines. He also claimed that Jackson couldn't see out of his left eye and was so winded that he could barely speak most of the time. Jackson's spokesperson, Dr. Tohme Tohme, was widely quoted as denying the health problems, saying that the rumors were a "total fabrication" and that Jackson was "in fine health.""
Read full article here: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1907262,00.html

Posted at 9:15AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Toni

15. Extremely talented individual, too bad he fell victim to his insecurities, and drugs, just like Elvis. What a loss, what a waste, and no one yet is looking at the problem, his doctor doing the administering of the medications. His body gave up with all the outside interference introduced to it.

Posted at 9:14AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Smokey

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