US EditionFDA Warns of Growing 'Gas Station Heroin' Health Threat
- On May 8, the FDA released a public alert warning people against using products that contain tianeptine, an unapproved substance commonly sold at U.S. gas stations and convenience stores.
- Between 2015 and 2023, there was a dramatic 1,400% increase in tianeptine exposure cases reported to poison control centers across the U.S., totaling 892 incidents during that period.
- Tianeptine mimics opioid effects by binding to opioid receptors and is often called 'gas station heroin' due to its high addiction risk and easy legal availability in many states.
- Studies show 40.1% of tianeptine exposures required hospital admission, and users take doses 1.3 to 250 times higher than medically prescribed amounts in other countries.
- The FDA and health officials warn the growing misuse of tianeptine, including its sale with little regulation, poses serious health risks and demands continued intervention.
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What Is 'Gas Station Heroin?' And How To Protect Yourself And Your Children
Source: Alberto Menendez Cervero / Getty You may have seen them at your local gas station or convenience store small, brightly colored bottles marketed as energy boosters or mood enhancers. But behind the flashy labels and catchy names like Zaza, Tianaa, Pegasus, or TD Red, lies a hidden danger: a substance called tianeptine. Often referred to as “gas station heroin,” tianeptine is raising red flags among health officials due to its high risk of…
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