Comment · Mon, March 16, 2015 · Ceretropic
Ceretropic Stocks Tianeptine Sulphate
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relbatnrut · 56 points
"There are a few problems with the common form of Tianeptine, the sodium salt. For one, it is very hygroscopic. This makes handling and storage a pain. More importantly, its short half life and pharmacodynamic properties make dosing required up to 3 times a day. This is where a more controlled release form comes into play.
Tianeptine hemisulfate monohydrate is an improved salt of Tianeptine. It is not hygroscopic, so handling the powder is a lot easier. Since it is not as readily absorbed and excreted from the body, the sulfate salt allows for a more controlled release of the Tianeptine over longer periods. Rather than having to dose three times, with rapid peak effects and rapidly falling effects, the sulfate salt allows for one dose to maintain plasma levels in the body much longer than the sodium salt. These improved characteristics make Tianeptine Sulfate a novel addition."
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bpsick · 1 points
I'm mainly wondering if there's any possibility of some sort of extra or different metabolite that could be subtly toxic with chronic (nonhuman, of course) use.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
The structure is the same, so the metabolites will be the same. It's just the salt that differs. Sulfate salts are used in a lot of drugs out there. Adderall has amphetamine sulfate in it. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Codeine is given as a sulfate salt sometimes.