Posted by Twainesworld on February 1, 2004, at 13:57:39
In reply to Re: Drug Interaction??, posted by Lindsay Rae on February 1, 2004, at 12:15:41
Hi Lindsay,
I appreciate your thoughts, info & advice - thank you!! Actually, the drug I was asking about is Ephedrine HCL, which (according to the FDA) is not the same thing as Ephedra. Chemically synthesized Ephedrine is regulated as a drug, and has more extensive regulations by the FDA and DEA than Ephedra. It has not been associated with the same kind of adverse events reported to have occurred with dietary supplements containing Ephedra.
Even so, what you & Fallen both said was right -- in that it's hard to say HOW the use of a stimulant like Ephedrine might affect the Methadone (and Lord KNOWS I would much rather have 40 extra pounds on me than not have my Methadone work)!!! ;o)
I really appreciate your info on Xenadrine and the like, as I wouldn't have even THOUGHT about the fat-sucking properties in it also sucking out the Methadone!!!!!
I took Ephedrine 10 years ago when I was in my early 20's, and had no problems with it --- but, again, I wasn't on the Methadone then either!!!
Anyway, thank you SO much -- everyone who posted back -- for all your help & insights into why I should NOT take Ephedrine!!! :o)
Have a great day..........
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