Ephedra To Be Banned

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"The time to stop using these products is now," Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson told reporters.

The government has determined that products containing ephedra "present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury," said Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Mark McClellan.

Tuesday's announcement marks the first time U.S. officials have blocked the sale of an over-the-counter nutritional supplement. Unlike drugs, dietary supplements do not have to be proven safe before going on the market, but federal authorities can act to take them off the shelves if they are shown to be unsafe.

The FDA notified 62 companies that market products containing ephedra of the planned ban, and Thompson said he expects manufacturers will file suit to try to block the move.

The FDA also issued a consumer alert warning the public to stop buying and using ephedra immediately. The government will issue a regulation "in a matter of a few weeks" that would make it illegal to sell products containing ephedra within 60 days of that notice, McClellan said.

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http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/12/30/ephed...edra/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/12/30/ephedra/index.html)

[Paralysis]

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[dexy_mcfukfuk]

thats some bullllllshit


is it effectively immidiately, or shall i start hoarding like a squirrel before winter.

[Dex-Is-All-There-Is]

what does it do?

[murmurmaid]

why cant i see this, it doesnt go to a story. i want to see.

[C20H25N3O]

Originally posted by Paralysis@Dec 30 2003, 08:54 PM
Premium = Subscription to view?

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Yes, That appears to be the case. This may be the reason you can't see this katie. but if you really want to read the article, it is located here: http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/12/30/ephed...edra/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/12/30/ephedra/index.html)

There is a thread/discusion about it in world affaris, also.

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Sorry for the bunk link. Fixed this one.

[kuhlxcrunr]

Fuck ephedra, it's available so easy through other herbs as ephedrine. If you want it so bad go to ever gas station now and buy it while it's here. It's really a shitty alternative to pure amphetamines.

[pARIS gRIM]

I'd have to agree, Ephedra isn't very safe. Not something I'd be willing to risk taking. Stick with tried and true amphetamines.

[Paralysis]

It's already banned in California, Illinois and New York. Nothing new for me being in Cali.

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[cindowsxp]

well, actually it is federally banned. so no longer will any ephedra as of early 2k4 be sold in the market without prescription. with I don't know.

edit: nvr mind my post was kind of useless :-p

[Supernaut]

Originally posted by kuhlxcrunr@Dec 31 2003, 02:11 PM
Fuck ephedra, it's available so easy through other herbs as ephedrine. If you want it so bad go to ever gas station now and buy it while it's here. It's really a shitty alternative to pure amphetamines.
ephedrine is the drug
ephedra/ ma huang is the herb it is found in

If your a fan of real amphetamines, you can expect the availability of meth to go down, as ephedrine is a very popular precurser.

[EvS]

Originally posted by Supernaut@Jan 2 2004, 11:34 PM
If your a fan of real amphetamines, you can expect the availability of meth to go down, as ephedrine is a very popular precurser.
I don't think that'll be the case.

Ephedrine isn't being scheduled, just banned from otc products. It will still be legal to obtain, I'm know there are bulk suppliers that will still sell it. I highly doubt street meth is made from extracted ephedrine from OTC products.