Tampa, Florida 12/23/2009 8:00:00 PM
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Hollywood Looses Another Star.

Brittany Murphy’s Tragic Death – Could it have been prevented?

 

 Brittany Murphy’s death has now been linked to the use of prescription drugs.

TMZ reports that the medications included Topamax (an anti-seizure medication also used to prevent migraines), Methylprednisolone (an anti-inflammatory), Fluoxetine (a depression medication), Klonopin (an anxiety medication), Carbamazepine (which treats diabetic symptoms and bipolarism), Ativan (an anxiety medication), Vicoprofen (a pain reliever), Propranolol (a hypertension medication, used to prevent heart attacks), Biaxin (an antibiotic), Hydrocodone (a pain medication) and vitamins, TMZ reports.

No alcohol containers or illegal drugs were found, according to the notes.

According to Steve Hayes, the director of Novus Medical Detox Center. “ These drug cocktails are becoming more and more common and are very dangerous.”

Mr.  Hayes suggests that a prescription drug treatment center like Novus could have helped Brittany Murphy safely and more comfortably taper off some of these under medical supervision. “Novus specializes in helping people break the dangerous and often addictive hold of prescription drugs.” added Hayes.