I have been working out for a few months and I'm now noticing a change in weight & my clothes...?
by Dana6220 on Wed May 06, 2009 12:09 am
pttht. If you are old enough to buy it, just get Extra Strength Sudafed 30 mg Pseudoephedrine. Way safer in my opinion with no ill effects to speak of, but I only speak for myself.
1/2 a tab (15 mg) with food and water in the morning and 1/2 a tab with food and water about 4 hours later, but no closer than 6 hours before bed unless you enjoy tossing and turning and/or awesome nightmares. Limit use to 3 days a week for no longer than 12 weeks. You WILL develop a tolerance if you take it every day, so don't, unless you enjoy the idea of becoming a pill popping stimulant addict.
I'm NOT a doctor. I'm not telling you it's safe, but in my experience, no drug is safe. Pseudoephedrine has a long history of being safe to use at the proper dosages for short term use only. I don't know what is proper dose for YOU, but I will tell you that if you have never taken it before, do not take the dosage recommended on the box. I would never give a child a whole tablet (the recommended dosage for children on the box) and I would NEVER take two whole tablets (the recommended amount for adults) either. It was just too much. I followed the box instructinos and I had stomach cramps, dizziness, diarrhea and felt itchy all over. I am HEALTHY with no issues to speak of, so I can't imagine what might happen to someone with an undiagnosed health problem or high blood pressure.
NOW THE WARNINGS:
PLEASE don't take any kind of stimulant if you have or have EVER high blood pressure, thyroid issues, kidney/liver issues or heart issues. Ask your doctor if pseudoephedrine is safe for you to take occasionally for a short term. (12 weeks is considered short term)
If you have had any sort of substance addiction, then stimulants are probably not a good idea. All stimulants are addictive in the sense that your tolerance increases quickly and you need more to maintain it's desired effects (which in your case, is to expedite your fat/weight loss). (If you find yourself taking them because of the mood elevating properties, then stop taking it BEFORE you develop a raging addiction to it.) Control the substances you take or they will control you.
be well. peace.
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