Opioids
Tianeptine (Gas Station Heroin)
Street names: ZaZa, Tiana, Neptune's Fix, Pegasus, TD Red
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⚡What it does
- Opioid-like euphoria, warmth, relaxation at high doses
- At prescribed doses (Europe): antidepressant effect
⚠Key risks
- 'Gas station heroin' — produces opioid dependence WITHDRAWAL as severe as oxycodone/heroin
- FDA: linked to coma, respiratory depression, seizures, and DEATH
- Not detected on standard drug screens
- Contamination: 2024 New Jersey cluster — Neptune's Fix laced with synthetic cannabinoids (deaths, seizures)
- Sold openly to anyone including teens — no ID, no prescription, no regulation
✚Overdose signs
- Respiratory depression (slow/stopped breathing)
- Coma
- Seizures
- Pinpoint pupils, blue lips
📋Quick facts
Also known asZaZa, Tiana, Neptune's Fix, Pegasus, TD Red
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classNot federally scheduled (US) — FDA warnings; banned in some states (2023-2024)
AppearanceCapsules, tablets, or liquid shots sold at gas stations, vape shops, online as 'dietary supplement'
Street price~$15–$40 per bottle (30–90 capsules); shots $10–$20
Legal statusNot federally scheduled (yet) — FDA issued warnings; banned in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, Florida and others; sold as 'supplement' in remaining states
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: FDA, NIDA, Poison Control
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tianeptine (Gas Station Heroin) | Not federally scheduled | 'Gas station heroin' — produces opioid dependence WITHDRAWAL as severe as oxycodone/heroin; FDA: linked to coma, respiratory depression, seizures, and DEATH | ~$15–$40 per bottle |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) | Not federally scheduled | Opioid-like dependence and withdrawal (insomnia, muscle aches, irritability, diarrhea); FDA links to seizures, liver damage, hallucinations | ~$10–$30 per ounce powder |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Tianeptine (Gas Station Heroin) look like?
Capsules, tablets, or liquid shots sold at gas stations, vape shops, online as 'dietary supplement'
What are the signs of a Tianeptine (Gas Station Heroin) overdose?
Respiratory depression (slow/stopped breathing); Coma; Seizures Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
'Gas station heroin' — produces opioid dependence WITHDRAWAL as severe as oxycodone/heroin Dependence can develop with regular use.