Man with schizophrenia acts abnormally after medication change, Gainesville FL


Emergency services are responding to a 49-year-old man with schizophrenia acting abnormally after a recent increase in medication dose. Law enforcement is dispatched to secure the scene before medical responders approach.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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Near Northwest 23rd Boulevard, Creeks Edge, Apartment 119.
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Responding to a 49[1]-year-old male conscious breathing, patient has schizophrenia, medication dose recently increased, now acting abnormally; to be transported to hospital.
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Caller unable to advise if patient is violent.
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More information is being gathered.
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Situation appears to require law enforcement.
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Dispatch law enforcement agency.
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Law enforcement being dispatched.
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Request sent to appropriate service.
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Medical responders to respond non-emergency and stage until law enforcement secures scene.
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Responding non-emergent and staging until law enforcement arrives.
Police codes explained
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49: Check on individual (age 49)
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Location mentioned:
Near NW 23rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605
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