A 34-year-old member asked:
hi doctors, was just wondering what is ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) and what does it do?
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Dr. Chuck Shafferanswered
Bariatrics 33 years experience
See below: Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is available in the us as a nonprescription medication for relief of breathing problems. It is rarely used because there are safer and more effective medications (e.g., albuterol, pseudoephedrine). Ma huang/ephedra is an herbal/dietary supplement that was banned by the us fda in 2004 because it has an unreasonable risk with little proven benefit.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) side effects and risks?
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Dr. Steven Cohenanswered
Sports Medicine 22 years experience
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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A 32-year-old member asked:
What is ephedrine sulfate effect?
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Dr. Colin Kerranswered
Family Medicine 44 years experience
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.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What is ephedrine sulfate used for?
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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
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.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) too easy to od on?
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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Yes. : See my other answers about dangers of Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) in brain and heart. Similar to ecstacy.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Were can I buy sida cordifolia ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) pills online?
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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Why: Why would you purchase a dangerous substance with uncontrolled concentrations of Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) and Pseudoephedrine online? Ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is banned in us, so you cannot buy it legally there. Many legitimate medicines are sold online only to find that they are sham products. Imagine what could happen with dangerous plants like s cordifilia or ma huang.
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