Comment · Sat, December 6, 2014 · Ceretropic
Tianeptine: Something needs to be done
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[deleted] · 128 points
Almost daily there is a new thread or comment regarding abuse of Tianeptine. Just yesterday evening there was a post asking how often one can mega-dose tinaeptine safely. One reply is from a gentleman who advocated the safety of IV injecting 100mg+ on a regular basis, as he's done so "safely" for the last two months. IMHO mega-dosing Tianeptine is tantamount to drug abuse; and at these doses has serious implications for addiction and harm. Additionally, many of us find great relief from ailments such as depression, anxiety, and for me PTSD when other treatments have failed. The continued abuse and advocation of by a small minority will undoubtedly lead to a stricter regulation of this otherwise incredible compound, leaving many of us who use it responsibly at therapeutic doses choosing to return to a life without or risk the legal and health implications of buying Tianeptine on the underground market.
I am coming forward to ask the moderators of /r/nootropics to officially ban any submissions that advocate the so-called "safety" of mega-dosing Tianeptine for the long term, and perhaps begin labeling all Tianeptine posts as "DANGEROUS" as we do other potentially habit forming…
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sto306 · 2 points
I almost want to stop offering it as powder
This would be a very unfortunate consequence.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
The problem only started when people got access to larger amounts for reasonable prices. I would hate to do it. Normally I am all for people being responsible for their own bodies. However, the usual recreational substances don't normally also have a very useful therapeutic benefit. So usually the scheduling of a recreational substance only affects those using it recreationally. However, scheduling of tianeptine would have very bad consequences for people with depression. We might be blowing this out of proportion, or it could actually be a risk. Who knows with the FDA/DEA.