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    I heard there was still a way to get it...that they had partially lifted the ban or something...god that stuff worked like a fucking miracle.

    Anyone know anything?????
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    dammit...now the searches work...sorry
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    Is it available in Canada?
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    Does any of the new stuff work like the old?? I cycled on and off VPX Clenbutrx...and nothing seems to come close.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cameronfl
    I heard there was still a way to get it...that they had partially lifted the ban or something...god that stuff worked like a fucking miracle.

    Anyone know anything?????
    Ephedrine (the active compound in ephedra) has always been legal and can be purchased in any CVS or online. Brand names vasapro, bronkaid, etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Will
    Ephedrine (the active compound in ephedra) has always been legal and can be purchased in any CVS or online. Brand names vasapro, bronkaid, etc.
    I know, but it isnt the same. I've tried it. Not sure whether its the milligrams or the fact that it is usually combined with Guavasine(sp?) to clear lungs.(it is basically an asthma med). Either way...the stuff in CVS, et al doesnt work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cameronfl
    I know, but it isnt the same. I've tried it. Not sure whether its the milligrams or the fact that it is usually combined with Guavasine(sp?) to clear lungs.(it is basically an asthma med). Either way...the stuff in CVS, et al doesnt work.
    The studies that looked at that and found it effective, used the form found in those products (epedrine HCL), not ephedra. People who take the right doses and combine with caffeine in the right doses will experience weight loss.
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    My bf who's into bodybuilding has still got an ample supply of this stuff from before it was banned, mostly AST Research Dymetadrine 25. The active ingredients are 25 mg of Ephedrine HCl and 200 mg Guaifenesin. He tells me that as a weight loss catalyst it's particularly effective if combined with caffeine and aspirin (salycilate acid) tablets. In high dosage this can have some side effects though where you don't feel particularly well due to the artificially heightened body temperature.

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    Careful careful!!! Ephedra landed me in the ER where I thought I was going to die! Be Careful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lyssa Lynn
    Careful careful!!! Ephedra landed me in the ER where I thought I was going to die! Be Careful.

    Yikes Lyssa! That's scary. I had a couple of moments on Ephedra when I thought something might happen. You know those old Tom & Jerry cartoons where Tom gets a crush on a lady cat and you can see his heart pounding and popping out of his chest? Kind of felt like that sometimes.

    Anyway, it's a bummer because I love the perfomance enhancing benefits of Ephedra but it really is dangerous stuff to use. I am on thyroid medication for the rest of my life because I used it while taking it in college. I used it to improve my running distance and speed rather than weightloss but that came along with using it too.

    It is sold OTC again but it is in much lower doses than it used to be but all you need to do is double up your dose. From what I've read though, lots of companies still won't be carrying it (i.e. GNC) because of the potential liability.




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    This is a bit old, but Lyssa Lynn, what was your experience with Ephedra that landed you in the hospital? I'm taking a wee bit for non-dietary purposes.

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    I would personally avoid ephedra and ephedrine as it's a component in illegal amphetamines, which can have devastating effects on brain functioning. There are better, more natural ways to cut your appetite (extra light olive oil taken alone, for one).

    You can PM me for details on how the olive oil works and how to take it to achieve this effect.

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    the only thing i found was ephedrine 8mg's. I took three a day for a week but all it did was make my nose run and sneeze all day.
    That's what you get for taking something thats meant to be a decongestant

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    i've seen some herb gardens in texas where they grew that shit under the radar... i was enthralled... it was there along with ayahuasca and horny goat weed. town population: 77.

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    What does legality have to do with health? That's like saying that people shouldn't take Percocet because it has a component that's also found in heroin.

    Olive oil is 120 calories a tablespoon. It's good for a low-cholesterol alternative to cooking with saturated fats, but it's not exactly a diet aid. And while I can't speak for anyone else, I found swallowing a tablespoon of oil (Udo's Choice, in my case) to be a good way to nauseate yourself.

    The proper dosage for an ECA stack is 25mg Ephedrine, 200mg caffeine, and 300mg aspirin (optional). You can buy 12.5mg Primatene tablets at your local Wal-Mart for about $9 for 60 tablets (overall, a better deal than Vasopro for availability and cost per dose). It does contain guaifenesin (the bronchial dilator) so you may experience some nose-running at first. I found that that went away after a while, and I have to say that I do enjoy the increased lung capacity. I feel like I get more 'air' in my air, if you know what I mean.

    Obviously, people who have health conditions that require them to stay away from stimulants shouldn't take ephedrine--but it's no more (or less) dangerous than taking Sudafed or any other cold medicine (most of which contain the same amount of ephedrine). Or drinking a lot of caffeine, or taking large quantities of Advil on a regular basis. Do you have to be careful when using it? Yes--but as long as you use it properly, you should be fine.

    The Primatene instructions recommend two tablets every 4 hours for adults. I started off taking two per day, 4 hours apart (one in the morning and one about 2pm), then went up to one every 2-3 hours (3-4 per day), then two tablets twice a day (one dose in the morning and one about 2pm). You don't want to take it too late in the day, or it will keep you awake at night.

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