Why Sipping “Sizzurp” May Have Caused Rick Ross and Lil Wayne’s Seizures

Recently, both Lil Wayne and Rick Ross were diagnosed with serious seizures. These episodes had them both hospitalized, and Wayne was even reportedly close to death at the age of 30. Although we don’t know all the details of Wayne’s medical situation, we suggest that he lay off the “sizzurp,” which might be the reasons for his seizures.

Sizzurp is a mixture of promethazine and codeine, along with other ingredients, such as purple dye to change the color and maybe Sprite to give it a sweet taste. The Promethazine causes sedation, creating the “lean” effect of being half asleep and half awake. Dizziness may also occur in the user.

Promethazine can also lower the threshold for seizures in certain circumstances. It can also cause blurred vision, dry mouth, dilated pupils, nausea, urinary retention (inability to urinate), impotence, and constipation.

In some cases, a condition Phenothiazines such as promethazine block dopamine receptors, which can cause depression or reduce a woman’s ability to produce “br*east milk.” It can also cause women to miss their menstrual cycles or loose their s*x drive.

Codeine’s side effects might include lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and sedation. Is is also addictive.