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Can excess ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) use cause calcium to be deposited in the arteries?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: High doses can cause vasoconstriction, elevated blood pressure, cardiac dysrhythmias, and death.. Don't take it.

Answered 12/9/2013

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