Seizures, unconsciousness, and even fatalities are among the serious adverse events that the FDA is still receiving reports of following the use of Neptune’s Fix products.
These products can potentially interact dangerously with other medications that a customer may be taking. The state and municipal health departments are working with the agency to investigate allegations of adverse events.
FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use any Neptune’s Fix products or any other product with tianeptine — a potentially dangerous substance that is not FDA-approved for any medical use but is illegally sold with claims to improve brain function and treat anxiety, depression, pain, opioid use disorder, and other conditions.
FDA has received severe adverse event reports after the use of Neptune‘s Fix products, including seizures and loss of consciousness leading to hospitalization. Consumers who experience a bad reaction to any tianeptine product should seek immediate medical help.
Neptune’s Fix labels state the product contains tianeptine, but the product may contain other harmful ingredients not listed on the label. Like other tianeptine products, these products can be purchased online and at gas stations, vape or smoke shops, or other locations. FDA is testing these products and will provide more information as it becomes available. FDA also continues to warn consumers about the risks of using tianeptine.
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Source: FDA.gov