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

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

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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

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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 7

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

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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.

Question 8

is ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) kinda like adderral?

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No: Ephedrine is chemically related to amphetamine (adderall), but they are different enough that Ephedrine has little or no benefit with respect to adhd.  Both do dry up nasal membranes, though.

Question 9

what are ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) alkaloids for?

Accepted Answer

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 10

ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) side effects and risks?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac: Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is a form of adrenalin.  It can cause increase in heart rate, elevated blood pressure and even abnormal heart rhythm.  It was associated with the deaths of a major league pitcher and a college football player a few years ago.  Just because something is over the counter, it may not always be safe.

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