Xylazine is not approved for medical use in humans.
Xylazine is not approved for medical use in humans. And it is not a controlled substance. It is only FDA-approved for veterinary use with large mammals as a sedative and pain reliever.
Reviewed and updated by Jules Netherland, PhD, and Dr. Sheila P. Vakharia on 06/07/2024.
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