Is it okay to take expired ephedra?

Question

What happens at the expiration date?

Answer 1

Even a non-expired tab is not safe for consumption.

P.S.

1.A synthetic version of ephedra's active ingredients is widely used in both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including hundreds of cold, allergy, asthma, weight-loss, and energy-boosting formulas. Unfortunately, the herb has been abused in recent years, when some people began taking very high doses as a recreational stimulant -- leading to heart attacks, strokes, and at least 28 deaths. As a result, the FDA considered banning the supplement in 1996. Though a ban was not imposed, the FDA has since proposed that all ephedra preparations carry a warning label.

2.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers to stop using dietary supplements containing ephedra. In order to protect consumers, the FDA published a final rule on April 12, 2004, that bans the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids.

After a careful review of the available evidence about the risks and benefits of ephedra in supplements, the FDA found that these supplements present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury to consumers. The data showed little evidence of ephedra's effectiveness, except for short-term weight loss, while confirming that the substance raises blood pressure and stresses the heart. The increased risk of heart problems and strokes negates any benefits of weight loss.

Answer 2

The expiration date indicates the approximate date that the product begins to lose strength and effectiveness below the advertised values.

In many cases, medicines and supplements are still effective (and can cause overdoses in sufficient quantity) and can be used for treatment immediately after the expiration date, but it is simply not advisable.

What is the purpose of taking ephedra? Weight loss? If so, I suggest you consider alternatives (such as an additional amount of exercise) to produce the same metabolic lift as the ephedra would be used for.

Good luck!

Answer 3

No, don't take any ephedra, it was pulled from the shelves several years ago, after it caused the death of an athlete, as for expired medication, toss it out, it won't be as effective and may do more harm than good.

Answer 4

It is never safe to use any expired medications. But i believe that ephedra is also an illegal drug. Using it would be even more dangerous

Answer 5

There is a time buffer built in to most medications. However, it still is unwise to take expired medication of any kind. The chemical composition begins to break down in medications after a period of time--often to the point of being harmful not just ineffective. Also, bear in mind that the expiration date is based on ideal storage condition--humidity, temperature, etc. It's just not worth taking a chance on using expired meds.

Answer 6

after the expiration date the product can lose its effectiveness or breakdown totally to a toxic compound, if you are talking a day or two I wouldn't worry but all meds should be pitched if the expire.

Answer 7

no its not ok how did you get ephedra they took that off of the market because it was killing people so no i would not take it throw it in the trash

Answer 8

i wouldnt do it if it were too far out of date.