Mexican authorities are warning concerning the risks of a viral TikTok problem that has left college college students intoxicated after taking a managed remedy.

With the slogan “The final one to go to sleep wins,” the challenge consists of trying to stay awake after taking clonazepam, a drug used to treat seizures, panic attacks and anxiety.

A side effect of the drug is drowsiness.

Paramedics treated five intoxicated minors at a school in Mexico City, the capital’s public security department said Thursday.

Authorities in the northern state of Nuevo Leon reported three cases there.

None of the students became seriously ill.

“Unfortunately, challenges that spread through networks often put people’s health at risk,” stated Nuevo Leon well being secretary Alma Rosa.

Several movies have been posted on TikTok of folks recording themselves taking the capsules to look at the consequences.

Other customers have posted movies warning concerning the hazard of the problem, which has additionally been seen beforehand in Chile.

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