Ephedra has been used as an herbal remedy in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 500 years to treat asthma, hay fever and the common cold. In its synthetic form, ephedra is used in government-regulated over-the-counter medications like Sudafed and Actifed.
Ephedra-containing dietary supplements have been linked to serious side effects, including strokes, heart attacks and a number of deaths that have spurred lawsuits.
If you suffered an ephedra injury, contact an experienced attorney. At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an ephedra attorney with our firm can challenge the insurance company and fights relentlessly for our clients. If we take your case, we can pursue the full compensation you are entitled to under Oklahoma law.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can only regulate dietary supplements such as ephedrine if it has been proven to be unsafe. Drug companies, however, have attempted to produce a "legal" amphetamine by mixing ephedrine with other stimulants such as caffeine.
A study commissioned by the National Institutes of Health found limited evidence of ephedra on short-term weight loss. Ephedra also has been used by some as a performance enhancement substance in certain physical activities. The study found minimal evidence of any effect on performance enhancement.
Some risks associated with ephedra include heart palpitations and psychiatric and upper gastrointestinal effects, according to the study.
At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced ephedra lawyer can help if you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of taking any drug or supplement. Contact us. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
