Gas Station Heroin (“Neptune’s Fix” elixir)
Mood-enhancing supplements are advertised as a way to support your mood, offer stress relief, and increase your relaxation—but they shouldn’t cost you your health, your mental well-being, or your life.
Yet those may be the risks of one product on the market.
Neptune’s Fix, a product produced by Neptune Resources, has recalled some of its products because of an active ingredient called Tianeptine (known in some circles as “gas station heroin”), which is not FDA-approved and can cause serious health complications or even death.
If you or a loved one have suffered from the adverse effects of this product, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit and pursue compensation.
Contact our experienced drug claims lawyers for a free consultation today.
About Neptune’s Fix Elixir
Neptune’s Fix is marketed as a mood-boosting elixir that will give users a mood boost and mental clarity. Still, its active ingredient, Tianeptine, is an antidepressant-like drug that is not approved for use in the United States.
Tianeptine can produce opioid-like effects and has a high potential for abuse and addiction among its users, which has led many to call the drug “gas station heroin.”
The FDA advised that: “There is a reasonable probability of life-threatening events including suicidal ideation or behavior for children, adolescents, and young adults 25 and younger.”
Additionally, some individuals could suffer from other serious side effects that could threaten their health and livelihood:
- Addiction
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Dizziness/light-headedness
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Shortness of breath
- Coma
- Death
The side effects of this drug can range from mild effects at normal doses to potentially life-threatening issues and overdose with higher consumption or prolonged recreational usage.
These issues can also be heightened by alcohol use in conjunction with consumption or taking this supplement along with other medications.
The drug Tianeptine is not approved for medical use in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC stated that serious side effects associated with Tianeptine have been on the rise, with 151 cases of Tianeptine exposure reported to their poison control centers.
On February 15, 2024, Super Chill Products, another distributor of Neptune’s Fix, also recalled its products. However, the company has not issued a public statement to inform customers of its recall, which means some consumers could still be in the dark about the possible danger associated with this product.
Our drug claims lawyers are ready to help
Stark & Stark attorneys are actively pursuing Neptune’s Fix lawsuits and settlements on behalf of patients suffering from these products’ negative side effects.
Our attorneys are dedicated to holding these companies accountable for distributing a dangerous, unregulated product that masquerades as a mood booster for everyday people looking to reduce the stress of their day-to-day lives.
If you have a Neptune’s Fix drug claim or have questions about the negative side effects you may experience or have experienced when exposed to this drug through purchasing Neptune’s Fix, our drug claims attorneys at Stark & Stark can help you pursue the justice you deserve.
Contact our experienced drug claims lawyers.
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