What Are Kangaroo Pills?
At the nurses’ station, there is a direct line to the ambulance calls. If a patient is critical, the EMS workers will call and give us a heads up on what condition the patient is in. Well, a call came in around 9 AM from EMS stating that they had a patient that was found down with a witnessed seizure. The EMS personnel found “kangaroo” pills at the scene.
The patient also had a witnessed seizure on the way to the hospital in the ambulance. By the time the patient got to our emergency department, the patient had already awakened.
However, he was still lethargic and drowsy. The usual testing was done which included a CAT scan of the head, chemistry blood work, and complete blood count We also did a toxicology screen.
What Does The Kangaroo Pill Do? 
When the patient was finally alert, the doctor asked the patient what was he doing before he had a seizure. The patient said he was taking those “ Kangaroo Sex Pills”.
The doctor and I looked at each other like what? Then the patient went back to sleep. Since the doctor and I had no idea what a Kangaroo Sex Pill was, we went to Dr. Google. Evidently, the kangaroo pill is a street version of Viagra. So does the kangaroo pill work? I am not sure, but this patient surely had some problems!
Dangers of The Kangaroo Pill
- High blood pressure – The patient presented with a blood pressure of 220/132. We had to give him several antihypertensive drugs to bring the blood pressure down.
- The patient also had a heart rate of 120. We had to give him a beta-blocker to decrease his heart rate.
- Seizures- The patient did not have a history of seizures before he took this medication. The patient had to have an ECG (to determine if he was actively having seizures). The patient also had to be loaded with anti-seizure medications such as Dilantin and Keppra.
Kangaroo Sex Pills Are Not the Answer to Viagra
If you are having problems in the sex department, it is best to see your doctor. Do not buy anything off the streets. These products are often laced with other products. A person has no idea what these products have been contaminated with.
Questions About the Kangaroo Pill?
1. Are the Kangaroo Pill Safe?
Kangaroo pills are not safe for some people. People have has seizures, strokes, and heart attacks taking them. If you want to take the kangaroo pill, it is best to consult with your doctor.
Conclusion
Some of the kangaroo versions contain viagra. Viagra is also used as a heart medication for pulmonary hypertension.
Many of these pills also contain stimulants that are dangerous to the heart. If you are a heart patient, and you are having trouble with sexual dysfunction, please see your physician.
If your sexual dysfunction is due to medications, there are tons of medications that can be substituted. Talk to your physician.
My name is Phyllis Robinson MSN, RN. I have been a Registered Nurse for 27 years in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. I am passionate about cardiac care and heart disease. I also want this blog to be an educational tool that people can refer to for traditional and alternative treatment. I will blog on heart disorders such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and high cholesterol.
I received my Nursing degree from Baltimore Community College.
I went on to receive my Masters in Nursing from Walden University
I have worked for almost 30 years in Critical Care with a focus on heart health. I am an advocate of preventive healthcare.
