(L.A.) Rebecca Tanis, 39, Ended Her Life

Case Number: 2021-13305

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 39-year-old Caucasian female that occurred in a hospital.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Rebecca Tanis, resident of Westgate Apartments in Pasadena.

Manner of Death: Suicide

Cause of Death: Clonidine Toxicity

Other Significant Condition: History of Depression

RIP REBECCA TANIS (June 5, 1982 – December 6, 2021)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 8:33 p.m. She expired at Huntington Memorial Hospital located at 100 West California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105.

Clonidine is used to treat hypertension by relaxing blood vessels and reducing heart rate. The extended-release formulations (Kapvay, Onyda XR) are approved for treating ADHD in children and adolescents aged 6-17 years, often as part of combination therapy. It may also be used off-label for other conditions like drug withdrawal, menopausal flushing, diarrhea, spasticity, and certain pain conditions. Clonidine is available as oral tablets, extended-release tablets/suspension, and transdermal patches.

There are at least five records in the medical examiner’s office that mention clonidine.