FDA Targets 'Gas Station Heroin' Surge Amid Youth Health Crisis

The FDA's alert follows a 525% surge in poison control calls related to tianeptine between 2018 and 2023. Sold under names like 'Tianaa' and 'Pegasus,' these products are easily accessible in gas stations and online, often marketed as cognitive enhancers. Health officials stress the dangers of unregulated substances, urging consumers to seek FDA-approved treatments for medical conditions.
Tianeptine, dubbed 'gas station heroin,' infiltrates U.S. convenience stores, sparking FDA warnings over severe health risks, including seizures and death.