Ephedrine Comes Under Fire
Ephedrine May Cause Stroke. A Morris Plains, N.J., woman was watching TV with her son when she suddenly lost consciousness. When she awoke minutes later, she said, she had no feeling in the left side of her body. Five years later, the feeling hasn't returned, she said. Sayonara Bhattacharya blames ephedrine, a chemical in a … [Read more...] about Ephedrine Comes Under Fire
Ephedrine Major Ills Risk
Ephedrine Can Cause Major Ills. A Morris Plains woman was watching TV with her son when she suddenly lost consciousness. When she awoke minutes later, she said, she had no feeling in the left side of her body. Five years later, the feeling hasn't returned, she said. Sayonara Bhattacharya blames ephedrine, a chemical in a diet … [Read more...] about Ephedrine Major Ills Risk
Ephedra Ban May Span County
Products Containing Ephedra Ban Span. Logan County has joined the fight against ephedrine. Without a second thought, board members unanimously agreed at their workshop session Thursday to draft a resolution that would prohibit people under age 21 to buy or possess products containing ephedrine. In addition, the proposal would … [Read more...] about Ephedra Ban May Span County
Death Blame On Ephedrine
Ephedrine A Factor In Bechler's Death. Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler had a considerable amount of ephedrine in his blood when he collapsed and died of heatstroke, according to the toxicology report released yesterday by Broward County medical examiner Dr. Joshua Perper. Perper said the concentration of ephedrine found in the blood … [Read more...] about Death Blame On Ephedrine
DA Issues Warning Against Ephedrine Sales To Minors
Warning Against Ephedrine Sales To Minors. The San Bernardino County District Attorney's office bought advertisements in three local newspapers to warn High Desert parents and retailers of potential health risks involved with ephedrine-based dietary products. The public service announcement, placed in the Daily Press and … [Read more...] about DA Issues Warning Against Ephedrine Sales To Minors
Ephedrine In Bechler’s Death
Ephedrine Role In Bechler's Death. The medical examiner who performed Steve Bechler's autopsy revealed some new evidence yesterday that reinforces why he is so confident ephedrine played a role in Bechler's death. Dr. Joshua Perper, Broward County's chief medical examiner, said medical reports provided by the Orioles show … [Read more...] about Ephedrine In Bechler’s Death
Family Wins $1M In Ephedrine Lawsuit
A Family Has Been Awarded In Ephedrine Lawsuit. A jury awarded more than $1 million US to a family whose son died after taking a supplement that contained the stimulant ephedrine. In 1999, 24-year-old Charles Bryant Scurlock II took the energy-booster Ripped Fuel and collapsed while taking an Army National Guard physical fitness … [Read more...] about Family Wins $1M In Ephedrine Lawsuit
Tightening of Lid On Ephedrine
Weight-Loss Drug Ephedrine. The family of fallen Orioles pitcher Steve Bechler headed home to Oregon yesterday, but questions remain about what to do about the weight-loss drug that may have contributed to his death. Major League Baseball is expected to make another push to place ephedrine on the list of restricted substances … [Read more...] about Tightening of Lid On Ephedrine
TIME TO BAN TOGETHER
Ephedrine And All Attendant Products Are Being Banned. THERE is no reason to debate this, not now. Baseball doesn't need more anecdotal evidence. And the Players Association should believe that one dead baseball player is precisely one too many. It needs to do right by its rank and file, and baseball needs to do right by its … [Read more...] about TIME TO BAN TOGETHER
Upland Stroke Victim Sues Metabolife
Metabolife May Cause Stroke. An Upland man is suing diet supplement giant Metabolife because he says the mixture of caffeine and ephedrine in its popular pill caused him to have a stroke that left him paralyzed and unable to work. Tom Hendriksen's suit in West Valley Superior Court is one of about 100 active cases against … [Read more...] about Upland Stroke Victim Sues Metabolife
Ephedrine, Caffeine Spark Energy Controversy
Ephedrine Supplement Controversy. With college students on the constant move, the need for extended energy is practically required. Many are finding energy replacing beverages and vitamins containing ephedrine or caffeine as an easy fix for fatigue. Fast-paced college lives do not tend to allow much time for proper daily exercise. … [Read more...] about Ephedrine, Caffeine Spark Energy Controversy
