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Cychlorphine linked to 55 deaths and said to top fentanyl potency
Fox News • • health
Key Points:
- A new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine, reportedly up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, has been linked to dozens of fatal overdoses in the U.S., with Tennessee being an early hotspot.
- Cychlorphine activates the same receptors as fentanyl but is unregulated, often found in illicit drugs and counterfeit pills, making it particularly dangerous due to its extreme potency and risk of respiratory failure.
- Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse cychlorphine overdoses, but multiple or prolonged doses may be necessary, and standard fentanyl test strips and routine hospital drug screens do not detect this opioid.
- The drug is consumed in various forms, including pills, powders, and intravenous use, and may be ingested unknowingly when mixed with other substances, increasing the risk of accidental overdose.
- Health officials and experts warn that cychlorphine represents a significant new challenge in the opioid crisis, requiring heightened awareness and updated testing methods to address its threat effectively.
