Cluster of Severe Illness Linked to Tianeptine Products, CDC Issues Warning

The CDC has linked a "cluster of severe illness" to tianeptine products, also known as "gas station heroin," prompting Neptune Resources to issue a nationwide recall of its tianeptine-containing products. Tianeptine, an unapproved drug in the US, is often sold illegally online and at gas stations as dietary supplements, posing serious risks including seizures, loss of consciousness, and death. Recent reports have shown an increase in severe cases related to tianeptine exposure, with some products also found to contain synthetic cannabis. Health care providers and consumers are urged to report adverse events or side effects related to tianeptine to the FDA.