HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. — Coroners are warning about the dangers of a deadly designer drug hitting the streets in Indiana.
The drug is called Bromazolam and is also known as “XLI-268,” “Xanax,” “Fake Xanax” and “Dope.”
It is sold as tablets, powder and gummies, and is frequently mixed with opioids.
In August, the Indiana Department of Health issued an alert about Bromazolam.
Toxicology results for people who died in Indiana from January through Nov. 20 found 64 people had Bromazolam in their systems. The state did not test for Bromazolam prior to 2023.
Bromazolam can cause loss of coordination, dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, slurred speech, muscle relaxation, difficulty breathing, amnesia and death.
Signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose might include troubled breathing; small pupils; unconsciousness or unresponsiveness; snoring, choking, or gurgling; cold or clammy skin; pale or blue skin; and discolored lips or fingernails, according to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.