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daydreamer33
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Outdated Diet Pills
Posted: 01-25-05 12:09pm
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I have pills that are dated aug. 2003.
Does anyone know if these are safe to
take. And will it effect how well they
will work? Thanks!!! Daydreamer33
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wakkochic17
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Posted: 01-25-05 20:27pm
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Most expired medications won't physically
hurt you, but I doubt it would be very
effective. Most ingredients have a given
shelf life. They break down over a
period of time. The expiration date is
usually the point where the ingredients
would have broken down enough to not be
effective as it should be. I would ditch
them. If it was only a month or two ago,
it probably would be fine.. But that's a
long time ago.
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Justin_Toronto
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Posted: 01-29-05 11:30am
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Depends.
A) which diet pills are they
b) were they exposed to oxygen (open
bottle)
c) were they exposed to light?
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Justin_Toronto
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Posted: 01-29-05 11:30am
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Depends.
A) which diet pills are they
b) were they exposed to oxygen (open
bottle)
c) were they exposed to light?
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daydreamer33
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Outdated Diet Pills
Posted: 01-29-05 21:35pm
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The pills are called thermal carb. Have
you heard of them? They contain ephedra.
I know that ingredient is supposed to be
dangerous, but they really do help me to
lose weight. They are outdated, but they
have been in my cabinet, unopened. They
have not been exposed to light or heat. I
was just wondering if they would be safe
to take and will they still be effective?
Thanks, daydreamer33
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Justin_Toronto
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Posted: 01-30-05 13:13pm
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Ephedra is perfectly safe and fine to use,
as long as you use the appropriate
dosages, and do not have any blood / heart
complications. (i.E. High blood
pressure, or high cholestorol.)
it's extremely effective when applied
properly, and less dangerous than a birth
control pill.
Unopened from mid-2003, it'll be fine and
still be around 90% effective or so.
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daydreamer33
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Outdated Diet Pills
Posted: 01-30-05 16:22pm
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Thank you justin_toronto. You sound very
knowledgeable. Are you a Dr.? I really
appreciate your quick response to my
question. Have a great day. Take care
and god bless you!!!!!!! Daydreamer33
:d
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ladymarmalade99
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Posted: 02-22-05 13:51pm
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I have a quick question:
i use ephedra as well but I never take it
before exercise because i'm scared of my
heart beating too fast. So if I exercise
in the morning, then I take a pill in the
afternoon and vice versa. Is it safe to
exercise while the pill is acting up or is
it dangerous (hear attack wise)?
Thanks.
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Justin_Toronto
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Posted: 02-22-05 18:06pm
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| ladymarmalade99
wrote: | i have a quick question:
i use ephedra as well but I never take it
before exercise because i'm scared of my
heart beating too fast. So if I exercise
in the morning, then I take a pill in the
afternoon and vice versa. Is it safe to
exercise while the pill is acting up or is
it dangerous (hear attack wise)?
Thanks. |
hi ladymarmalade... The short answer to
your question is, that is fine. Just
don't take the ephedrine around 4 hours
prior to bedtime as you'll have difficulty
sleeping. If it is safe to exercise
while the ephedrine is active depends on
how much stress your heart is under.
(i.E. How much overweight are you? Do
you have a high cholestorol? Any heart
conditions such as a murmur?)
the long answer is: in general, ephedrine
should be taken 3 times per day as it has
a very short half-life.. (in other words,
it is only effective for a short period of
time). It should also be taken with the
proper dosages of aspirin, and a caffiene
pill to help with the results. Also have
to make sure you're using the proper mg
dosage. Some people are best suited for
25mg per day, but most use 75mg per day.
Let me know a few things:
- age
- weight
- height
- body fat %
- any heart / blood complications?
- what time do you do cardio?
- how many mg per pill is the ephedrine?
- what side effects do you personally
usually get from these pills?
And I will be able to provide more
specific advice and make sure you're using
the pill safely.
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ladymarmalade99
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Posted: 02-22-05 20:10pm
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I am 18, 5'7, 67kg. I'm not sure of my
b.F.%. I don't have any heart problems,
but I have diabetes type 1. Each pill
contains 20 mg ephedrine, and my side
effects are anxiety, loss of appetite, and
a little shakiness.
I do cardio usually in the evening about
6-9pm.
Thank you for you time.
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vanessalouanne
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Posted: 08-12-05 11:13am
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My advice while taking ephedra drink a
ton of water. It is really easy
to become dehydrated while taking diet
supplements
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Justin_Toronto
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Posted: 08-13-05 23:03pm
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Good advice. Yes increase your water
intake as well.
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SlimmingLady
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Posted: 12-14-05 12:24pm
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I wouldn`t take any pills, diet or not,
that was outdated!
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