'In terms of dysfunction, it is not likely to have any particular effect. If my son did something like that, I would be quite horrified.' 'In adults, it has been shown to be dangerous when combined with medication for some heart conditions.īut it could combine with other medication which could be potentially fatal. One father, whose son attends Forest School but was not involved in the incident last Thursday, said: 'Parents should teach their children more about what they are taking and the dangers of taking anything like Viagra, even check their rooms if necessary.' The incident also led to calls for parents to keep a closer eye on medication kept at home. Last year, 70 per cent of pupils at Forest School achieved five good GCSEs, putting it 864th out of more than 3,500 schools nationwide. The school said: 'It is believed that a pupil brought the tablets in from home.
'The school responded quickly to the situation and, as a precaution-paramedics were called. All six have subsequently been discharged and are not expected to suffer any ill- effects. All of the tablets have been accounted for.