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A member asked:

I have wolff parkinson white syndrome is it safe for me to take ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) and caffeine to lose weight faster? i work out daily and eat healthy

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Probably not: Probably not a goid idea as they can potentially induce cardiac arrythmias. I would check with your doctor, but doubt he would recommend them.

Dr Kwok and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/29/2016

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