Question 1

what is the medication ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate)?

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A stimulant: Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is similar to the stimulants the body makes itself - adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine, and does many of the same things - raises blood pressure and pulse, is a decongestant, appetite suppressant.  Because of its risks, most doctors no longer prescribe it, and use pseudoEphedrine (ephedrine sulfate) (sudafed) instead as a decongestant mainly. It is still found in many herbal drugs, esp from china.

Question 2

i have taken some flu medication with psuedo ephedrine and it's starting to make feel very on edge, can i take anything to counter this feeling?

Accepted Answer

Best: Will be to cut down on pseudoephedrine that is never meant to be used for more than few days.

Question 3

what is the drug guaifen w/p ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate)?

Accepted Answer

It is a respiratory: product that has both a bronchodilator (ephedrine) and the guaifenesin as a mucolytic.

Question 4

can ephedrine cause a false positive for cocaine on a drug test?

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Possible: I would let whoever is testing you know you are taking ephedrine

Question 5

what is ephedrine sulfate effect?

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Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate): Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is like "speed". It is a pharmacologic cousin to amphetamine. You may feel rapid heart rate, palpitations, jitteriness, more energy, and have elevated blood pressure.

Question 6

what is ephedrine sulfate used for?

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Stimulant: Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is a dangerous stimulant that has been linked to brain & cardiac problems. It was sold for weight control and as an energy booster before it was made illegal to sell in us.

Question 7

is ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) bad for you?

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Decongestant: Short term ( a couple of days) use as a decongestant is ok.
But it does increase blood pressure, so if you have underlying high blood pressure , i would avoid it. And for that reason, shouldn't take it long term, even if you are healthy.

Question 8

what is ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate)? what does it do?

Accepted Answer

A plant-based drug: Ephedra species are plants whose medicinal powers were known for millenia.  The main active chemical in them was called ephedrine, (ephedrine sulfate) and is closely related in structure to our own neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine (aka adrenaline and noradrenaline), as well as amphetamine and its cousins.  It is a decongestant mainly, but also a stimulant, increasing wakefulness, pulse and BP.

Question 9

why was pseudo-ephedrine banned?

Accepted Answer

It wasn't: Pseudepredrine (sudafed) is still a major ingredient in decongestants, but has been behind the counter and available without prescription, but you have to sign for it, and there are a limited number of pills you can obtain. The reason is that it can be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, so there are now Federal regulations that restrict its sale, but it is NOT banned.

Question 10

whats the best weightloss pills that do not include ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate)...essentially that focuses on body fat while also exercising?

Accepted Answer

Very few: The most common weight loss pill categories are sympathomimetics containing Phentermine which decreases the brains craving for food and orlistat which blocks the absorption of fat in the gut. A new product available is Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate) which is a low dose combination of Phentermine and topiramate.

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