Ephedra Injury Attorneys

WARNING: More than 50 people have died as the result of Ephedrine related side effects.

Ephedrine, also called Ephedra and Ma Huang, is a plant derived substance that is found in a variety of over the counter and prescription drugs, specifically weight loss and energy supplements. In addition to the many dietary supplements that contain Ephedra, such as Metabolite, Herbalife Thermojenitics, Xenadrine, and Ripped Fuel, the substance can be found in asthma medications and health foods. Products containing Ephedrine typically have a high amount of caffeine or other stimulants that place the user at an increased risk for serious side effects, including heart attacks.

In a recent ten year period, the Food and Drug Administration has received over 800 reports of Ephedrine/Ephedra related side effects and over 50 Ephedrine related fatalities. Some of the dangerous and possible deadly side effects associated with this substance include:

• Depression
• Headache
• Heart attack
• Heart palpitations
• Hypertension
• Insomnia
• Memory loss
• Muscle injury
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Numbness
• Psychosis
• Seizure
• Stroke
• Tremors

If you have taken a product containing Ephedrine, Ephedra, or Ma Huang and have experienced any of the above listed side effects you should visit your physician immediately and discontinue use of the product. As the victim of an Ephedrine related side effects, you may have a pharmaceutical litigation case and should contact an Ephedrine attorney at Bisnar & Chase immediately.

In February 2004, the FDA ruled that dietary supplements that contain Ephedrine alkaloids "present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury under the conditions of use recommended or suggested in labeling." Although products containing the supplement are not recommended, there is not an official nationwide ban preventing consumers from buying these dangerous products.

Bisnar & Chase is committed to protecting the rights of clients who have been seriously injured as the result of dangerous drugs, dietary supplements, and medications. We strive to recover the maximum monetary recovery possible for our clients. As the result of our superior legal knowledge and skills, our attorneys have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our personal injury clients. If you have suffered as the result of taking Ephedrine, Ephedra or MaHuang supplements, please contact Bisnar & Chase immediately to ensure that your legal rights are protected.