Elderly woman overdoses on muscle relaxers at home, Cleveland TN


An 80-year-old woman at home near Longview Drive southeast took twice her prescribed dose of muscle relaxers and is having severe breathing difficulty. She is alone, will unlock the door, and wait in the kitchen.
Audio|Source: Bradley County Sheriff, Cleveland Police, Fire Rescue and MAC
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512, not emergency, overdose, near Longview Drive, Sophie.
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512, I copy. I'll show you around near Longview Drive southeast, 80-year-old female,
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took two muscle relaxers, was only supposed to take one.
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She's feeling like she's being smothered, very difficult to breathe.
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I'll unlock the door and be sitting in the kitchen, not angry or aggressive.
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Location mentioned:
Near Longview Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323
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