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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
But it’s not safe or effective for any of these uses.”You also can’t be sure what’s actually in tianeptine products.“These supplements aren’t subject to the same FDA regulations as other pharmaceutical medications,” he warns. “There could be other dangerous ingredients, and its potency isn’t regulated. We just don’t know.”And don’t let the claims on any supplement label fool you.“Tianeptine is a pharmaceutical drug that is synthesized in a lab,” he continues. “There’s nothing natural about it.” And the word “natural“ doesn’t necessarily mean safe, anyway.Serious side effects of tianeptinePoison control centers have noted an uptick in tianeptine-related calls in the last several years. Many of these calls are due to dangerous side effects and withdrawal, and several people have died from tianeptine overdose.In February 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a report noting 20 cases of tianeptine use leading to medical care in New Jersey. Thirteen people ended up being admitted to intensive care units. There were no deaths.The FDA issued its warning about products with tianeptine following the cases in New Jersey.Side effects of tianeptine use include:Agitation.Confusion.Dependence (addiction).Drowsiness.Nausea and vomiting.Rapid heartbeat.Slowed or stopped breathing.Sweating.“A lot of these commercial tianeptine products contain 100 times the normal therapeutic dose, and because it’s not regulated, people are unknowingly taking high doses that can lead to dangerous side effects,” Dr. Anand states.Other names for tianeptineTianeptine goes by many different names, so read your labels carefully before you take any supplements. Look for “tianeptine,” “tianeptine sodium” or “tianeptine sulfate” listed in the ingredients or supplement facts. And it comes in both powder and pill form.Common names for tianeptine products include:Coaxil®.Neptune‘s Fix.Pegasus.Red Dawn.Stablon®.Tianaa®.Tianna.Za Za Red.Some states have banned tianeptineThe FDA doesn’t strictly regulate dietary supplements or approve them before they’re sold. But they have tracked down and sent warning letters to companies that sell tianeptine products. And some states have banned tianeptine, including:Alabama.Florida.Georgia.Indiana.Kentucky.Michigan.Mississippi.Ohio.Tennessee.“More people are becoming aware of the dangers of tianeptine, and my hope is that all states will ban it,” Dr. Anand reflects. “There’s no reason for people to take it. We have safe and effective treatments for
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