Ephedra Withdrawal

[Compassionate]

Hi anyone,

I am frustrated about the lack of information that exist about withdrawal from ephedra. I've told my shrink, and he wants me to go cold turkey, which is easy for him to say. Well, whatever I decide to do, I just want to know what to expect. I believe that fatigue will be an issue, but does anyone know how long that affect last? Should I expect any physical pain, and if so, what kind and how long? I have been on the stuff for two months, and although my first contact with the stuff was very innocent on my part, the decision to continue taking it was not. I am taking between 300-400 mg per day. Any help out there. I am quiting at the end of this week

                              Thanks

[Compassionate]

Thanks guys, todays the day, say a little prayer for me.

[ontherecord]

Ephedra is a stimulant mostly found in thermogenic supplements and used primarily by athletes.  I also used it for a couple of months -- a mild dose -- before I discontinued.  It made me a little jittery, even during workouts.  Lethargy may be an issue, but it will be short-lived.  After a week, you'll be back to normal.  Physical pain is a non-issue altogether.  It's actually good that you're getting off of it because it can adversely affect the heart.  That's where all the controversy arose with college athletes who took high doses before their rigorous training regimens.  You're much, much beter off drinking a cup of coffee or two to ward off the fatigue in the next week.  best of luck with your tapering.  it's a good decision my friend.

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Your shrink may be right, but if in doubt just lower the dose for a week to the minimum, and then take that minimum every other day for two time, then every 3 days.  On that regime you definetly will not have any withdrawal symptoms.