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After nearly two months of waiting, the cause of actor Matthew Perry‘s death finally came to light on December 15. Recall that the authorities found the Friends star dead in his hot tub on October 28. According to the toxicology report released by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Perry died from acute effects of Ketamine — a drug used recreationally and also in treating depression. In the wake of the revelation, an expert has opened up about the result. According to him, putting the cause of Matthew Perry’s death solely on Ketamine is misleading.
The Cause of Matthew Perry’s Death Revealed
The months following Matthew Perry’s death were filled with questions as many waited for the authorities to reveal the cause of death. Finally, on December 15, the wait ended, with the toxicology report revealing Perry died from the acute effects of Ketamine. According to the report, the actor took Ketamine infusion therapy for anxiety and depression, a week-and-a-half before his demise. However, it was revealed the Ketamine found in Perry’s body couldn’t have been from the infusion therapy due to its half-life of three to four hours. Nevertheless, the Ketamine in the star’s system led to respiratory depression and cardiovascular overstimulation, resulting in his demise.
Medical Expert Condemns Toxicology Report
Addiction Medicine Expert Dr. Zaid Fadul has opened up about the cause of Matthew Perry’s death. On Monday, the doctor told TMZ that pinning Perry’s death solely on Ketamine was misleading. According to him, leaving out “drowning” as part of the reasons the actor died wasn’t right. Fadul argued that while Ketamine may have caused Perry to doze off in the hot tub, any other drug spurring sedation could have had the same effect. He pointed out that blaming Ketamine wasn’t fair and could prevent people from seeking the drug as a viable option.
Additionally, Fadul explained that he believed Perry wasn’t only taking Ketamine therapeutically but also recreationally, given the coroner’s report. Ultimately, the doctor emphasized the effectiveness of Ketamine, which he had witnessed in his career. However, he shared that it needed to be taken safely and in the right environment.