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Is splenda (sucralose) dangerous? i'm using a meal replacement shake with sucralose in it. i'll also use it as a sweetener in coffee or in baking. since i'm trying to lose weight, i thought this might be better than regular sugar. i've noticed many peopl

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello. : Hello. Possible side effects from use of sucralose can include: headaches to include triggering migraines; agitation; anxiety; moodiness; runny nose, cough and breathing problems as well as tingling of lips, tongue and mouth with chronic use.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Nimish Gosrani answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Splenda: Better to use truvia than splenda.Better to use berries to sweeten your shake

Answered 9/17/2013

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