German found dead in Kamala hotel room

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German found dead in Kamala hotel room

Phuket Gazette 

 

Police found almost a dozen empty packets of the sedative Quetiapine on the hotel room’s desk. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

 

PHUKET: -- Police are investigating the death of a German man whose body was found Monday afternoon in a Kamala hotel room, where police also found almost a dozen empty packets of the sedative Quetiapine.

Kamala Police responded to a call from staff at Kamala Beach Resort – A Sunprime Resort about 2pm to find the body of German national Mr Herrmann, 48, lying face-up on the bed dressed in shorts and a T-shirt.

The Phuket Gazette is withholding the full name of the deceased until it can be confirmed that his next of kin have been notified.

Investigating officer Lt Somnuek Damkaew said there were no signs of struggle in the room and it is believed the man died about 4 hours before his body was discovered.

On a desk in the hotel room, police found eleven used 10-pill strips of Quetiapine, which is an anti-depressant prescribed as a sleep aid for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

 

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/German-found-dead-Kamala-hotel-room/65879?desktopversion

 

-- © Copyright Phuket Gazette 2016-11-16

[pumpuy]

" schizophrenia and bipolar disorder "

People suffering from this seem to find Thailand attractive , lot's of 'em around I guess ...

[Stargeezr]

It would seem  this  guy  had  depression problems  and sleep issues as well,

  Maybe even more health issues.  At  least he  died  in a nice hot place  instead of

that cold damp and dreary country  he came from,

Geezer

[Ratcher]

RIP sad story

[Saradoc1972]

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On a desk in the hotel room, police found eleven used 10-pill strips of Quetiapine, which is an anti-depressant prescribed as a sleep aid for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

 

Nope folks. Quetiapine is not an anti-depressant, it is a modern neurolepticum or antipsychotic agent with sedative qualities, but not really strong ones either. As such it will likely be used to go with antidepressants, as an adjunct, e.g. to treat sleeping disorders or mitigate the manic or sub-manic part of the bipolar disorder. Still, likely was depressed.

 

While Quetiapine can be had over the counter in Thailand, in Germany it is prescription only, it never causes any cravings, let alone any that would result in an overdose. And while you can kill yourself with it if you take a lot, I had never heard of it being used for that. Anyway, that was a lot of medication (200 mg are the biggest pack you can buy in the non-sustained release variety) for a lot of money. 11 strips is almost 4 packs, they are 3.400 Baht a pack in that strength. 400 dollars, 350 Euros.

[Retiredandhappyhere]

R.I.P   It looks like he spent quite a lot of money to die peacefully.  Very sad for him, his family and friends but probably better for the people who found him this way than if he had chosen to jump from a high-rise condo or hotel. 

[gdgbb]

4 hours ago, Saradoc1972 said:

 

Nope folks. Quetiapine is not an anti-depressant, it is a modern neurolepticum or antipsychotic agent with sedative qualities, but not really strong ones either. As such it will likely be used to go with antidepressants, as an adjunct, e.g. to treat sleeping disorders or mitigate the manic or sub-manic part of the bipolar disorder. Still, likely was depressed.

 

While Quetiapine can be had over the counter in Thailand, in Germany it is prescription only, it never causes any cravings, let alone any that would result in an overdose. And while you can kill yourself with it if you take a lot, I had never heard of it being used for that. Anyway, that was a lot of medication (200 mg are the biggest pack you can buy in the non-sustained release variety) for a lot of money. 11 strips is almost 4 packs, they are 3.400 Baht a pack in that strength. 400 dollars, 350 Euros.

Jeez...what does all that clap-trap matter and who cares?  I think you missed the point of the OP.

[metisdead]

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[Xircal]

14 hours ago, Stargrazer9889 said:

It would seem  this  guy  had  depression problems  and sleep issues as well,

  Maybe even more health issues.  At  least he  died  in a nice hot place  instead of

that cold damp and dreary country  he came from,

Geezer

 

Germany 'cold and dreary'? Are you kidding me? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany#Climate

 

The Bavarian countryside is really beautiful too: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berchtesgaden