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Ephedra

Ephedra is a naturally-occurring plant derivative, which has been used in supplements for weight loss, performance enhancement and increased energy. Supplements containing ephedra have been linked to heart attack, stroke, psychiatric problems and death. In 2003, the FDA issued a consumer alert advising the public to stop using products containing ephedra because they present a high risk of injury or death. While the FDA banned the unrestrained use of ephedra in supplements in 2003, ephedra is still used in some over-the-counter medications.

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Name: Ephedra
Generic: N/A
Manufacturer: N/A
Date approved: N/A
Status: FDA banned unrestricted use of ephedra in dietary supplements
Approved uses: N/A. Frequently used in weight loss, performance enhancement energy-boosting drugs.
Off-Label uses: N/A
Side effects: Ephedra stimulates adrenergic receptors, causing a stimulatory effect that can harm patients with high blood pressure, asthma, anxiety, and glaucoma. The drug can cause dramatic increase in blood pressure and disorders of heart rhythm, in addition to other less severe side effects such as sleeplessness, nausea, increased heart rate, headache, and irritability.
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