Dangerous Drugs - Ephedra

Ephedra, an Asiatic shrub, was marketed for years as a weight loss and fitness supplement. The drug was banned from distribution due to its serious side effects and problems, including:

• Stroke
• Tachycardia
• Psychosis
• Coma
• Respiratory depression

The drug contains ephedrine, a dangerous stimulant which acts on the central nervous system to relax the bronchial tubes. According to the FDA, ephedra can seriously harm or kill a consumer who uses the drug unknowingly. Since the drug was used in a variety of common products, from cold remedies to sports drinks, the damaging consequences of Ephedra were widespread.

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