New York Ephedra Side Effects Attorneys

As of November 3, 2003 the herbal supplement Ephedra has been officially banned for over-the-counter sales in the state of New York. Governor George Pataki signed the law making sales of the supplement illegal along with a $500 dollar fine for the selling of Ephedra. New York is the second state to completely ban the sale of Ephedra, following in the footsteps of Illinois. Other states in the U.S. are considering banning the sale of Ephedra as well.

The herbal supplement Ephedra, also called Ephedrine and Ma Huang, has been marketed to help people lose weight and build up athletic performance. Ephedra is not considered a drug therefore it does not need to be regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ephedra can be found in many popular weight loss products, including Xenadrine and Ripped Fuel.

Death and serious side effects have been associated with the use of the dietary supplement Ephedra. The following are some possible health risks:

• Death
• Heart attack
• Seizure
• Stroke
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Headache
• Depression
• Heart palpitations
• Nausea

If you or a loved one has taken products containing Ephedra and suffered from any Ephedra side effects you should seek medical attention right away. You may have a New York pharmaceutical litigation case and should contact a NY Dangerous Drug lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro to discuss your case.

If you or a loved one has suffered as the result of Ephedra, pharmaceuticals or dietary supplements contact the New York Drug Recall Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.