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Ephedra refers to several related species of herbs that commonly grow in desert areas. Ephedrine (diet product made by Cytodyne technologies) is a central nervous system stimulant and decongestant that is structurally similar to the amphetamines. Ephedrine is effective for relieving bronchial asthma, but increases heart rate and blood pressure. It also acts to relieve nasal congestion. Ephedrine comes from Ma Huang which is a Chinese herb used in china for hundreds of years. It is derived from the plants of the genus and is best known as a botanical source of the alkaloids ephedrine, pseudoephedrine and others. SIDE EFFECTS Side effects from using Ephedrine are high blood pressure, insomnia, euphoria, stroke, heart attacks, restlessness and in some extreme cases death. Ephedrine has a tendency to set off adrenaline (sudden burst of energy). It can also increase the feeling of alertness and subsequently cause reduced appetite. Since the use of Ephedrine for bodybuilding causes potential harm, self-medication with ephedra-containing products is ill advised. Do not take ephedrine if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid problems, or if you are on antidepressant medications. Also do not use ephedrine if you are breast-feeding, as the drug is known to enter breast milk. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, YOU NEED THE LAW FIRM OF BOURGAULT & HARDING CALL 800.880.1438 Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved Bourgault & Harding, A Law Firm 1100 East Bridger Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 tel 702.384.8023 fax 702.384.5731 Nevada Ephedra Attorneys Disclaimer: The Las Vegas Auto Accidents, and Big-Rig Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Airplane Accidents, Bus & Train Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Boating & Watercraft Accidents, Swimming Pool Accidents, Amusement Park Accidents, Construction Site Accidents, Drunk Driver Accidents, Defective Roads Accidents, Wrongful Death, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burn Injury, Animal Attacks/Dog Bite, Slip and Fall Accidents, Premises Liability, Dangerous Drugs Litigation, Defective Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Product Liability, Toxic Substances in Nevada. Please contact a Nevada Personal Injury Lawyer, Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorney. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of Nevada. ©2006 The Law Offices of Bourgault & Harding. Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Injury Lawyers, serving the communities of: Las Vegas, Clark County Nevada. 
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