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Not provided as a fat-loss protocol. Ephedra-alkaloid dietary supplements are BANNED in the US, and ephedrine is a restricted behind-the-counter decongestant — not an approved weight-loss drug. For historical context only, the weight-loss RCTs used ephedrine ~20 mg with caffeine ~200 mg, three times daily under medical supervision in a research setting; this library does NOT recommend or schedule that use.

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None for weight loss — ephedra-alkaloid supplements are banned; pharmaceutical ephedrine is a restricted decongestant/vasopressor

• Hypertension or any cardiovascular disease — ephedrine raises blood pressure and heart rate and is linked to stroke, arrhythmia, and myocardial events
• Heart arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, or history of stroke
• Anxiety disorders, agitation, or psychiatric illness — sympathomimetic stimulation worsens these

• Caffeine / other stimulants
• MAO inhibitors
• Antihypertensives / cardiac medications