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health1 year ago

"Rising Tianeptine Abuse Prompts FDA and CDC Warning"

The FDA and CDC have issued warnings about tianeptine, sold as "Neptune's Fix," which has caused seizures, heart issues, and cardiac arrest in New Jersey. Tianeptine is not FDA-approved and is illegally sold with claims to treat various conditions. The product, informally referred to as "gas station heroin," has led to severe effects in multiple individuals, prompting recalls by distributors. Consumers are advised not to purchase or use Neptune’s Fix products or any other product containing tianeptine.

via Asbury Park Press|
#cdc#fda#gas-station-heroin
health1 year ago

Health Warning Issued for Tianeptine 'Elixir' Linked to Severe Illness and Death

The FDA has issued a health warning about a product called "Neptune's Fix," which contains the unapproved drug tianeptine, also known as "gas station heroin." This substance has been linked to severe side effects, including cardiac arrest and seizures, in New Jersey. The product, sold at convenience stores, may also contain additional undisclosed drugs such as synthetic cannabinoids. The manufacturer has voluntarily recalled all lots of the product, and consumers are advised to dispose of or return any recalled items.

via Livescience.com|
#fda#health#health-warning
health-and-safety1 year ago

"FDA and CDC Issue Urgent Warnings on Dangerous Neptune's Fix Products"

The CDC warns that Neptune’s Fix, also known as "gas station heroin," may be contaminated with synthetic pot and other harmful substances, leading to severe reactions including seizures, brain swelling, and hallucinations. The FDA does not regulate dietary supplements, and Neptune's Fix, which contains tianeptine, an antidepressant with opioid-like effects, has been linked to numerous hospitalizations. The maker of Neptune’s Fix has agreed to recall its products, but experts emphasize the need for stricter regulations around dietary supplements in the U.S.

via NBC News|
#cdc#dietary-supplements#fda
health2 years ago

"FDA Warns Against Deadly Tianeptine Supplement 'Gas Station Heroin'"

The FDA has issued a warning against the use of over-the-counter supplements containing the potentially deadly antidepressant tianeptine, due to serious risks including seizures, loss of consciousness, and death. Neptune's Fix brand products, which contain tianeptine, have been sold at various outlets and online, prompting a voluntary recall by the manufacturer. The FDA continues to receive severe adverse event reports, including deaths, and has requested the immediate cessation of sales of these products. The use of tianeptine has been identified as a public health risk, with effects mimicking opioid toxicity and withdrawal, and efforts are being made to strengthen FDA oversight and regulation of such substances.

via HuffPost|
#fda#health#neptunes-fix
health-and-safety2 years ago

"FDA Issues Urgent Warning on Dangerous Tianeptine Products"

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 all remaining lots of the product, and the FDA has urged retailers to stop selling it. Tianeptine is not approved for medical use in the United States and has been associated with increasing cases of serious side effects.

via Yahoo News|
#fda#gas-station-heroin#health-and-safety
health-and-safety2 years ago

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

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.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#fda#gas-station-heroin#health-and-safety
health-and-safety2 years ago

FDA Issues Urgent Warning on "Gas Station Heroin" Pain Supplements

The FDA issued a new warning about supplements containing tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin," due to serious side effects including seizures, loss of consciousness, and death. Tianeptine, an unapproved antidepressant in the U.S., is illegally marketed as a dietary supplement and has been linked to adverse reactions mimicking opioid toxicity and withdrawal. The FDA urged retailers to stop selling tianeptine-containing products, and Neptune Resources, the maker of Neptune’s Fix, agreed to voluntarily recall its products. At least 12 states have banned the sale of tianeptine, and the FDA's warning follows House lawmakers' call for action on tianeptine use.

via NBC News|
#fda#health-and-safety#health-risks
health2 years ago

FDA Issues Warning on Neptune's Fix Tianeptine Supplements Amid Seizure Outbreak

The FDA is warning consumers not to use or purchase Neptune's Fix tianeptine supplements after receiving reports of severe reactions, including seizures and hospitalizations. Tianeptine, an opioid alternative prescribed as an antidepressant in some countries, is not approved for use in the U.S. The FDA is testing samples for illegal and harmful ingredients and warns against purchasing any products with tianeptine. Other substances may also be mixed into these products, which are being sold illegally online and in various retailers. Health officials in New Jersey have identified a cluster of poisonings linked to tianeptine products, with patients experiencing seizures, hallucinations, and vomiting. The FDA has previously warned about the dangers of tianeptine, which has been associated with addiction and deadly overdoses.

via CBS News|
#fda#health#hospitalizations