Ephedrine vs Phentermine
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| Ma huang/ephedra and ephedrine have been used for breathing problems, asthma, and nasal swelling/congestion caused by a cold or allergies. Ephedrine 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. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Ephedrine is the active ingredient in ephedra/ma huang. It belongs to a class of medications called sympathomimetics. It works like a naturally occurring substance (adrenaline) that your body makes when it thinks it is in danger. It is a central nervous system stimulant that increases your heart rate/blood pressure, narrows your blood vessels (vasoconstriction), and opens up the lungs (bronchodilation). Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. The amount of medication may be very different between products. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the particular brand you use. | Phentermine is used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior change program to help you lose weight. It is used in people who are significantly overweight (obese) and have not been able to lose enough weight with diet and exercise alone. Losing weight and keeping it off can reduce the many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a shorter life. | |||
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| Add Ephedrine review My doctor and family recommended this to me for my severe allergies and lack of endurance. It clears my stuffy and runny nose instantaneously and the long lasting extra energy makes this a great starter for those long summer days. It slightly hinders my ability to sleep, and I occasionally experience short dizzy spells, though only while directly under the drug's influence. I have taken ephedrine hcl for 25 plus years. They say there is no miracle pill for weight loss and management, but for me it is ephedrine hcl and now it is getting very scarce to find!! Haven't taken any in 8 months and I have gained 10 lbs.!! I just wish it was easier to purchase!! It was my miracle drug. I could eat anything I wanted and never gain a pound!!!! I took this drug for weight loss and to help with studying for college. When taking any supplements that you may build a tollerane to, you should take some time off from taking it when you begin to build a tollerance. Any supplement can be addictive so if you have an addictive personallity don't take it. It's a wonderful supplement that I take off an on for college and or to control my weight. Drink plenty of water and take in moderation. | Add Phentermine review I started phentermine on April 25th 2013 and today is 06/10/2013. So it has been 1 month and 16 days. I have lost a total of 15 pounds, although it fluctuates about 5 pounds here and there (because I need to stop weighing myself all the time, I'm to impatient for results!) everything has been great. I have already with just 15 pounds down went back down to a size 16 in pants and I was at an 18 for ... ONCE IN A WILE I FEEL PINCHING IN MY HEART OR CHEST. I have been trying to lose weight sense October of 2012, I did great and lost 20lb on my own,however when the Holidays hit I gained back 10lb. I was so discouraged, so at my next Doc appointment I asked for help. I have been on this medication now for 3 months and I am down 30lb!!! I have had no side effects and feel great. I spend $11 on this medication at Costco, and you don't have to be a membe ... Due to some health problems, I have had steroid use weight issues. I used this 5 yrs ago when I put on 20 lbs and I'm using it again. I've lost 8 lbs in two weeks, and I find it easier to push my plate away. When I eat out, I ask for a box w/my entree. I put 1/3-1/2 in the box. What I'm saying is, there are no magic pills. This helps if you're serious about trying. I refuse to diet. I just want to ... been on it for a month, only lost 6lbs. tried a locarb diet 1st, didn't work. now I'm on furhman diet lots of veges. I'm going all 3 months see what happens. side effects not too bad- maybe cause i taking lo dose, only 15ml day.you can't just take the pills and expect to lose, you have to diet and excerise. but they seem to make it easier for me to make the right choices, not just eat whatever i s ... | |||
