From there, it was assumed that a pharmacy employee noticed the individually-wrapped pills, and thinking they were candy placed them in the treat basket nearby.
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As trick-or-treating and costume parties finally wind down, we begin to hear the real horror stories of Halloween. Another customer picked up the silver-wrapped capsules and put them on the counter next to the bowl of candies, the CBC reports.
A few bipolar medications were accidentally distributed to trick-or-treaters at a grocery store pharmacy, but police have since recovered all 7 pills.
Police told parents the medicine would not endanger their children.
The pills are said to be Quetiapine – an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and depression – and Divalproex sodium – an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures and the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
Police said that ingesting the pills isn’t risky, even though side effects include nausea, tremors and suicidal thoughts, according to the Daily Star.
A Canadian pharmacy says it unknowingly handed out bipolar medication along with candy to trick-or-treaters this weekend.
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Luckily, all of the medication was found before any of the children ate it.
