Ephedra

Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

Be sure to tell your doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.

This product may be habit-forming with long-term use.

Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.

Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding.

Do not use this product if you are taking drugs called MAO inhibitors. These are drugs like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Do not drink liquids with caffeine in them while taking this product.

Do not take this product if you are taking drugs commonly used for headaches called ergotamines. These are drugs like dihydroergotamine.

Do not use this product if you are taking drugs or other products that increase serotonin or norepinephrine in your body, such as SSRIs or norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. These are products like St John’s wort, Dextromethorphan, fluoxetine, or citalopram.

Take extra care if you are taking drugs that are stimulants. This product may increase dangerous side effects of these drugs. These are drugs used for breathing problems, nasal congestion, low blood pressure, weight loss, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

If you have blood sugar problems, keep hard candies, Glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar.

Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:

Heart problems, such as a fast beat

High blood pressure

Blood vessel problems, such as stroke

Liver problems

Kidney problems

Diabetes

Breathing problems, like asthma

Mental disorders, like low mood

Seizures

Stomach ulcers or bowel problems

Glaucoma

Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; fever; rash; hives; itching, discolored, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

Signs of heart attack. These include chest pain or pressure, a feeling of something sitting on your chest, trouble breathing, sweating, fast heartbeat, and dizziness.

Signs of stroke. These include numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg; blurred eyesight; not able to speak or know what some other person is saying to you; dizziness, loss of balance, or falling; very bad headache; change in behavior that is not normal.

Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headaches, nervousness, problems breathing, or nosebleeds.

Signs of high blood sugar. These include sleepiness, blurred vision, passing urine more often, increased thirst, breath has a fruity sweet smell, upset stomach and throwing up, dizziness, or passing out.

Signs of low blood sugar. These include anger, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, or sweating.

Signs of mental health problems. These include very low mood, feeling restless, sleep problems, loss of motivation, difficulty concentrating, not wanting to be around people, hearing voices, seeing things that are not really there, or having thoughts about hurting yourself or others.

Signs of sudden eye problems. These include pain in your eyes, difficult ability to focus, headache, and throwing up.

Very bad dizziness or passing out

Very bad throwing up

Very bad loose stools

Very bad headache

Very bad stomach cramps

Seizures

Heartbeat is not normal