"FDA Warns of Deadly Risks in Tianeptine Supplements, Dubbed 'Gas Station Heroin'"

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The FDA has issued an urgent warning against using Neptune’s Fix, also known as "gas station heroin," due to severe side effects including seizures, loss of consciousness, and death. The supplements contain tianeptine and are sold at gas stations and convenience stores. Neptune Resources, the manufacturer, has agreed to recall the products, and the FDA has urged retailers to stop selling them. Tianeptine is not approved for medical use in the United States and has been associated with increasing serious side effects.
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