Thanks for info.

I don't take any MAOI inhibitors and don't have any of the conditions
you mentioned.

However I will take your advice and check with a doctor before I begin
taking it.



--- In ephedraforum@yahoogroups.com, "stacker3ephedra"
<stacker3ephedra@y...> wrote:
> An absolute MUST NOT is taking it with MAOI inhibitors (anti
> depressants). If you don't have any heart conditions or high blood
> pressure, then ephedra is very safe. Has been for the past 4000
> years anyways. After meals is the general recommendation but I have
> taken them on an empty stomach and effects last longer for me.
> Start with about 10mgs and assess your body's tolerance to it.
> Towards the second week, if taken twice a day at 10mgs, your body
> will get used to it and you will be able to take 20mgs twice a day.
> One 25mgs is sufficient for me as I only take it when I need to be
> up for 8 hours straight.
>
>
> --- In ephedraforum@yahoogroups.com, "scorrea00" <scorrea00@y...>
> wrote:
> > I am considering taking Ephedra and would like more information on
> > safe dosages.
> >
> > What was your doctors recommendation for taking Ephedra.
> >
> > Example:
> >
> > Don't take over 10 mgs per day.
> > Take 3 10 mgs tablets per day on an empty stomach.
> > Don't take with XXX.
> >
> > Etc.
> >
> > Your advice is appreciated.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In ephedraforum@yahoogroups.com, "candymarie1921"
> > <candymarie1921@y...> wrote:
> > > I used Ephedra on and off from 2000 until 2004 and maintained my
> > > weight loss. My metabolism was wonderful. My doctor found
> nothing
> > > wrong with me taking Ephedra. I had a physical prior to taking
> > > Ephedra. In fact, my Doctor began including his nurse, to take
> > > Ephedra. I had fellow collegues who began to take Ephedra
> because
> > > they couldn't loose the weight; none had any side affects. My
> doctor
> > > as I had been in the past, on RX diet pills, which caused heart
> > > palpitations for me, and I was way too hyper.
> > >
> > > In conjunction with taking Ephedra, I could eat without fear,
> because
> > > Ephedra controlled my appetite desires. I lost 40 pounds and
> kept it
> > > off until they foolishly banned Ephedra. My cholesterol went
> down,
> > > due to eating correctly, becuase I had no cravings for sugar. I
> was
> > > finally eating right. I no longer needed anti-depressant
> medicine,
> > > because I wasn't depressed.
> > >
> > > If people would just have their doctors check them over, and
> monitor
> > > their weight loss and use their brains, then using Ephedra, as
> with
> > > all OVER the counter medicine, there wouldn't be a problem.
> > >
> > > I have regained my weight and my metabolism is down to nothing.
> Put
> > > it back on the Market so that we can loose the weight, feel
> good,
> > > feel young and look good. I call the FDA - the Federal Devils
> > > Association because they interfere enough to cause distraction
> and
> > > confusion. Shame on them. Please fight this, and do all that
> can be
> > > done to put Ephedra back on the market.
> > >
> > > Thank you