(NewsNation) — An unregulated drug used in some foreign countries to treat depression and known to cause painful side effects is reportedly being sold at some gas stations and convenience stores in the United States. MPs pointed out.
Tianeptine is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States. It is serious harm, overdose, Deaths (number), According to the FDA.
Side effects of tianeptine include irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pain, drowsiness, confusion, shallow breathing, and slow heart rate. The FDA said it can be abused and may even cause dependence.
The substance is sold at some gas stations and convenience stores because there is no federal ban, and some lawmakers are concerned.
Rep. Wiley Nickell of North Carolina said Wednesday on “NewsNation Now” that people don't realize how dangerous it really is.
“It's very addictive,” Nickel said.
On Tuesday, the FDA announced: Neptune Resources LLC reminds me of all the lots of Neptune's Fix Elixir, Neptune's Fix Extra Strength Elixir, and Neptune's Fix Tablets, all of which contain tianeptine. Approximately 12 states have banned tianeptine.
Nickel is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers urging the FDA to take action to keep people safe.
“It's important to educate people about these issues,” Nickel said, adding that more bans will come as people learn about tianeptine. Still, he added, “we have a responsibility to lead at the federal level as well.”
“We need to make people aware of the risks and that's the first thing we can do,” Nickel said.
