The maker of Lipodrene, Hi Tech pharmaceuticals came out with a new formula that contains fake ephedra extract. The original which was very effective and popular had sida cordifolia with the real ephedrine alkaloids. Can't find it anywhere but saw a very similar product with the Hoodia and the Sida Cordifolia with ephedrine alkaloids. It is called LipoCutz and has more energizing properties than the original Lipodrene. What is your experience with it? Do you think it is better than the original Lipodrene? Here is the link to it:
http://www.thatswholesale.com/db69.html#ch583
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I examined your LIPODRENE product, and I advise against its use.
I do not recommend use of any ephedrine-containing herbal supplements, for the following reasons:
ADVERSE EFFECTS:
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are more common with systemic administration (e.g., oral administration), including:
Cardiovascular: tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, Angina pectoris, vasoconstriction with hypertension
Dermatological: flushing, sweating, acne vulgaris
Gastrointestinal: nausea, appetite loss
Genitourinary: increased urine output due to increased blood flow (difficulty urinating is not uncommon, as alpha-agonists such as ephedrine constrict the internal urethral sphincter, mimicking the effects of sympathetic nervous system stimulation)
Nervous system: restlessness, confusion, insomnia, mild euphoria, mania/hallucinations (rare except in previously existing psychiatric conditions), delusions, formication (may be possible, but lacks documented evidence) paranoia, hostility, panic, agitation
Respiratory: dyspnea, pulmonary edema
Miscellaneous: dizziness, headache, tremor, hyperglycemic reactions
Overdose can lead to death.
Ephedrine can also lead to damage of the brain receptors' over a period of high usage; this is because of its constant action on the neurochemicals. It also leads to high increase in blood pressure which over time can lead to damage in the blood vessels.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Ephedrine should not be used in conjunction with certain antidepressants, namely SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors), as this increases the risk of the above symptoms due to excessive serum levels of norepinephrine, such as Bupropion or Fluoxetine.
Ephedrine should be used with caution in patients with inadequate fluid replacement, impaired adrenal function, hypoxia, hypercapnia, acidosis, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, prostatic hypertrophy, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, during delivery if maternal BP > 130/80 mmHg, and lactation.
Contraindications for the use of ephedrine include: closed angle glaucoma, phaeochromocytoma, asymmetric septal hypertrophy (idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis), concomitant or recent (previous 14 days) monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) therapy, general anaesthesia with halogenated hydrocarbons (particularly cyclopropane or halothane), tachyarrhythmias or ventricular fibrillation, hypersensitivity to ephedrine or other stimulants. Ephedrine should NOT be used at any time during pregnancy unless specifically indicated by a qualified physician and ONLY when other options are unavailable.
HOODIA:
Hoodia gordonii cactus. Its appetite suppression claims lacks any scientific evidence or regulatory approval.