Ephedrine vs Sibutramine
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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. | Consult your pharmacist. | |||
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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 Sibutramine review i lost my weight even though I eat to much! First, let me tell you about myself. I am 5' 3" and I WAS 150 pounds which according to BMI charts, I was considered overweight. I had an immense appetite and didn't exercise much. I had also taken Phentermine in the past and was admitted in the hospital for cardiac arrhythmias and anxiety. After the phentermine experience, I was a little apprehensive about weight loss meds. I retrieved Sibutramine in Mexico by a pharmasict who boasted NO side effects and guaranteed weight loss so I figured I'd give it a shot. I LOVE THIS DRUG. I went from 150 to 135 pounds in 2 weeks. This medication helped me eat smaller portions at mealtimes and decreased my desire for greasy fast food. I did however experience a few very minkr side effects that do not interfere much. After taking this medication, my bowel habits went from 4 a week to about 2 a week, i do experience very minor almost unnoticeable palpitations and in the beginning, i had a few episodes ofinsomnia. Along with cutting the junk food, i stopped eating after 7pm and increased my water intake. I think if you really are looking to lose weight, you should try this medication especially if you don't want the trembly shaky feeling you get with other meds like phentermine or other stimulants. Good luck and hope this helps! | |||
