"FDA Urges Immediate Action Against Dangerous Tianeptine Products"

The FDA is warning consumers against purchasing or using tianeptine products due to severe risks, including death, and lawmakers are calling for immediate action. Tianeptine, an antidepressant prescribed in other countries, is not approved for use in the US and is often sold illegally as a dietary supplement, posing serious health risks such as agitation, drowsiness, and even death. Lawmakers have urged the FDA to take action, and a company has voluntarily recalled its tianeptine products. The substance has been linked to numerous adverse events and deaths, and its availability in gas stations and convenience stores poses a significant risk, especially amid the ongoing opioid epidemic.