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FDA Warns: Tianeptine Poses Deadly Risks to Youth

5/10/2025

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The FDA has issued a stark warning about tianeptine, often referred to as "gas station heroin." This unapproved substance, marketed as a nootropic, carries grave health risks, including the potential for death. Alarmingly, daily doses in the U.S. can soar to 250 times the recommended level, endangering especially vulnerable youth.

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The FDA has issued a stark warning about tianeptine, often referred to as "gas station heroin." This unapproved substance, marketed as a nootropic, carries grave health risks, including the potential for death. Alarmingly, daily doses in the U.S. can soar to 250 times the recommended level, endangering especially vulnerable youth.