Question:
What exactly does EPHEDRINE do to our system ??? Will 4 mg affect us????

   — e H. (posted on November 7, 2002)

November 7, 2002
It opens the airways and increases the heartbeat. Each company measures it dosage effectiveness differently. 4mg may affect you greatly or have in the ER. I have used it with no problems, however, it can cause SERIOUS problems in others. You should REALLY call your doctor first and PLEASE follow their recommendations. The people at GNC at notorious for being uninformed and or wrong and I'd hate people to start posting wrong info.
   — George B.

November 7, 2002
I know that the FDA has not come out officially and said "let's get it off the market" But did state it is only a matter of time. It is one of the most dangerous "supplments" Out there. Causing heartattacks and strokes. Be very careful.
   — Adriane T.

November 7, 2002
hiya. check out this link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202096.html it is all about ephedrine (which is a form of epinephrine -a bronchiodialator primarily used for people with asthma)...it is not very good for the body pre op so i don't think it's too good for the body post op unless prescribed by a doctor for a specific use (such as asthma). ephedrine and ephedra are use in "weight loss pills" over the counter and have a lot of serious potential side effects. kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal: 135lbs current: 126lbs
   — jkb