Ephedrine ® Injury Attorney in Florida
What is Ephedrine ®?
Ephedrine, also known as Ephedra or Ma Haung, is a compound used in many prescription and over-the-counter products, usually to promote weight loss or increased energy. Although ephedrine is mostly found in dietary supplements and appetite suppressants, it is also present in many concentration aids, decongestants, energy boosters, sports enhancers, and medications used to treat hypotension.
Ephedrine is a stimulant found in many products and dietary supplements, including Metabolife 365, Herbalife, Thermojenitics, Xenadrine, Ripped Fuel, Hydroxycut, Diet Pep, and much more. Ephedrine is also found in asthma medication, health foods, athletic enhancers, and over-the-counter cold medication, such as Sudafed.
Although the FDA does not regulate dietary supplements the same way it does with prescription and over-the-counter medications, in 2004 the FDA banned the sale of any dietary supplement that contains ephedrine or ephedra.
Health Risks Associated with Ephedrine®
According to the FDA, ephedrine has been linked to more 270 deaths and numerous health problems, including:
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Heart Palpitations
- High Blood Pressure
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Kidney Disease
- Hepatitis
- Insomnia
- Paranoia
- Depression
- Headache
- Psychosis
- Seizures
- Muscle Injury
- Memory Loss
- Tremors
- Convulsions
- Chest Pain
- Coma
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Numbness
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Contact a Florida Ephedrine Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love is suffering from detrimental or life-threatening health effects after consuming a product with ephedrine, you have the right to file a liability claim against the manufacturer of the drug or supplement. The FDA has given strict warnings and guidelines in regards to the use of ephedrine or ephedra in products. Any manufacturer that violates the rules outlined by the FDA can be sued if their product causes injury, illness, harm, or death to a consumer.
At Distasio Law Firm, our Florida drug injury attorneys are very knowledgeable and experienced in this area of law, and have been able to help countless clients recover large settlements for drug-related injuries. We are committed to protecting your rights to recovery, and we will not stop working on your behalf until we have recovered a settlement that more than covers your medical bills, ongoing treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and overall decreased quality of life.
If you have suffered life-altering side effects after consuming ephedrine or ephedra, then please contact our law office today to speak with an experience, reliable, and dedicated Florida drug injury lawyer!
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