Bubba Smith died from acute phentermine intoxication

lizziebeth1028
lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
edited October 4 in Health and Weight Loss
http://www.tmz.com/2011/11/02/bubba-smith-cause-of-death-diet-pill-overdose/#.TrGGqHPQaYo


"Police Academy" star and NFL legend Bubba Smith died from taking too many diet pills ... this according to the L.A. County Coroner.

The Coroner just released the actor's causes of death -- the first of which was "acute phentermine intoxication." Phentermine is the generic name for a weight loss medication.

According to the Coroner, other conditions that may have contributed to Bubba's death include heart disease and hypertension.

Bubba -- who was a towering 6'7" -- passed away on August 3rd. He was 66.

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  • maddyg1989
    maddyg1989 Posts: 108 Member
    That makes my decision to stop taking Phentermine even better. My doctor is officially a crazy person.
  • SeanMurphy
    SeanMurphy Posts: 62
    Everything in moderation, especially medication.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    bump
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    So the moral of the story is... don't overdose on diet pills, particularly if you have a heart condition.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    You can do the same with vicodan and anti biotics
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    For that matter you can overdose on water. I'm not a big fan of diet pills, but really? This incident doesn't say anything about their safety.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Yeah not to mention he had heart problems. The Dr is suppose to monitor that stuff while on a diet pills. Sounds like he dipped in a bit, Dr. wasn't doing proper follow ups either. When I was on Phen I had monthly meetings where they drew blood, checked lungs, heart, and etc.
  • ennaejay
    ennaejay Posts: 575
    the medical industry has an AGENDA folks

    Just today I wondered, why do all these women on hormonal birth control get migraines on their period? Well --- it's a DRUG they're taking and every month when they go on the rag, they're going thru withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it. Not rocket science.

    Such a shame... poor Bubba... poor Bubba for being named "Bubba", too.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    the medical industry has an AGENDA folks

    Just today I wondered, why do all these women on hormonal birth control get migraines on their period? Well --- it's a DRUG they're taking and every month when they go on the rag, they're going thru withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it. Not rocket science.

    Such a shame... poor Bubba... poor Bubba for being named "Bubba", too.

    I think you have an agenda.. Sounds like you want more meds all to yourself.. I'm onto you.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    the medical industry has an AGENDA folks

    Just today I wondered, why do all these women on hormonal birth control get migraines on their period? Well --- it's a DRUG they're taking and every month when they go on the rag, they're going thru withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it. Not rocket science.

    Such a shame... poor Bubba... poor Bubba for being named "Bubba", too.

    I never did. I went off because of the environmental factor. Our waters have traces of the hormones that are being flushed out with every flush causing fish and other animals to become female and who knows what it s doing to male human fetus and children who are in contact with this. Also it lowers you sex drive and sucks to be on. but anyways.

    Drugs are bad, Mmkay.
  • iysys
    iysys Posts: 524
    when i was growing up we had two family friends die from diet related things. one from taking way to many diet pills and one from lying to her doctor about recovery from her 2nd gastric bypass surgery.

    health first people! not thinness!
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    It is a shame that the guy died though. :/
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    tumblr_lnewzrreHa1qd03s5o1_500.jpg

    Pretty sure that most of the medical industry (docs and pharma) are looking out for people's best interests.

    This is a case of a pharmaceutical being misused.

    RIP Bubba. Enjoyed your work.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    his name was Bubba Smith.





    that right there speaks volumes.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    his name was Bubba Smith.





    that right there speaks volumes.
    Not really.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    his name was Bubba Smith.





    that right there speaks volumes.
    Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith

    Smith originally had hopes of playing college football at the University of Texas. Even though Longhorns head coach Darrell Royal was willing to offer him an athletic scholarship, he was prohibited from doing so because of the prevalent racial segregation throughout the Southern United States.

    Smith played college football at Michigan State University. He was awarded with All-America honors in 1965 and 1966. Smith was a popular athlete at Michigan State, with the popular fan chant of "Kill, Bubba, Kill."

    Smith spent nine seasons in the NFL as a defensive end. He was the first overall selection in the 1967 NFL draft, chosen by the Baltimore Colts. The Colts won Super Bowl V at the end of the 1970 season, earning Smith his only Super Bowl ring. However, in interviews, Smith stated that he would never wear the ring, as it was seen as a "sloppy" game by many. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders before the 1972 season, and finished his career with the Houston Oilers. He was selected All-Pro one year, All-Conference two years, and went to two Pro Bowls.

    *** Appeared to be a good upstanding guy that either made a fatal mistake, or was told to do so by someone else. Let's not disparage him now -- much less because of his nickname.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith


    Thanks come again.
  • ennaejay
    ennaejay Posts: 575
    the medical industry has an AGENDA folks

    Just today I wondered, why do all these women on hormonal birth control get migraines on their period? Well --- it's a DRUG they're taking and every month when they go on the rag, they're going thru withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it. Not rocket science.

    Such a shame... poor Bubba... poor Bubba for being named "Bubba", too.


    I think you have an agenda.. Sounds like you want more meds all to yourself.. I'm onto you.

    You wish.

    your mom has an agenda.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    the medical industry has an AGENDA folks

    Just today I wondered, why do all these women on hormonal birth control get migraines on their period? Well --- it's a DRUG they're taking and every month when they go on the rag, they're going thru withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it. Not rocket science.

    Such a shame... poor Bubba... poor Bubba for being named "Bubba", too.

    Are you an OB/GYN?
  • fmiller417
    fmiller417 Posts: 1
    I totally agree!!
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I totally agree!!
    With whom?
  • PreciousMissy
    PreciousMissy Posts: 30
    his name was Bubba Smith.





    that right there speaks volumes.
    Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith

    Smith originally had hopes of playing college football at the University of Texas. Even though Longhorns head coach Darrell Royal was willing to offer him an athletic scholarship, he was prohibited from doing so because of the prevalent racial segregation throughout the Southern United States.

    Smith played college football at Michigan State University. He was awarded with All-America honors in 1965 and 1966. Smith was a popular athlete at Michigan State, with the popular fan chant of "Kill, Bubba, Kill."

    Smith spent nine seasons in the NFL as a defensive end. He was the first overall selection in the 1967 NFL draft, chosen by the Baltimore Colts. The Colts won Super Bowl V at the end of the 1970 season, earning Smith his only Super Bowl ring. However, in interviews, Smith stated that he would never wear the ring, as it was seen as a "sloppy" game by many. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders before the 1972 season, and finished his career with the Houston Oilers. He was selected All-Pro one year, All-Conference two years, and went to two Pro Bowls.

    *** Appeared to be a good upstanding guy that either made a fatal mistake, or was told to do so by someone else. Let's not disparage him now -- much less because of his nickname.

    Well said!
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    the medical industry has an AGENDA folks

    Just today I wondered, why do all these women on hormonal birth control get migraines on their period? Well --- it's a DRUG they're taking and every month when they go on the rag, they're going thru withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking it. Not rocket science.

    Such a shame... poor Bubba... poor Bubba for being named "Bubba", too.


    I think you have an agenda.. Sounds like you want more meds all to yourself.. I'm onto you.

    You wish.

    your mom has an agenda.

    Mother is dead, and I had a feeling she was haunting me.. Thanks for confirming it!
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    his name was Bubba Smith.





    that right there speaks volumes.
    Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith

    Smith originally had hopes of playing college football at the University of Texas. Even though Longhorns head coach Darrell Royal was willing to offer him an athletic scholarship, he was prohibited from doing so because of the prevalent racial segregation throughout the Southern United States.

    Smith played college football at Michigan State University. He was awarded with All-America honors in 1965 and 1966. Smith was a popular athlete at Michigan State, with the popular fan chant of "Kill, Bubba, Kill."

    Smith spent nine seasons in the NFL as a defensive end. He was the first overall selection in the 1967 NFL draft, chosen by the Baltimore Colts. The Colts won Super Bowl V at the end of the 1970 season, earning Smith his only Super Bowl ring. However, in interviews, Smith stated that he would never wear the ring, as it was seen as a "sloppy" game by many. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders before the 1972 season, and finished his career with the Houston Oilers. He was selected All-Pro one year, All-Conference two years, and went to two Pro Bowls.

    *** Appeared to be a good upstanding guy that either made a fatal mistake, or was told to do so by someone else. Let's not disparage him now -- much less because of his nickname.

    Well said!


    ^ Ditto! Well said! Such a shame how he passed:(
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