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drug_recall ephedrineEphedra side effects include heart attacks, seizures, and strokes. Many people have questioned why ephedra-containing products still remain on the market in so many different products considering the deadly ephedra side effects. Due to a 1997 law exempting herbal supplements from federal regulation, the ephedra side effects must first be displayed by concrete evidence before the agency can ban it.
The FDA has been criticized in the failure to act to restrict ephedra sales considering the high number of ephedra side effects that has continued to be reported. Back in 1997, the FDA had suggested limiting the allowable doses of ephedra because of evidence of dangerous ephedra side effects. The FDA withdrew the proposals in 2000 when industry groups and a congressional audit said the proposals were unsupported by scientific evidence showing ephedra side effects did exist.
At the end of November 2003, the FDA reported it was nearing a decision on ephedra''s market presence after being linked to deadly ephedra side effects like heart attacks, seizures, and strokes. The agency has been criticized for having "too little, too late" actions while allowing more deadly and serious ephedra side effects to occur. Ephedra is a common ingredient found in many different products for asthma, cold and allergy medication, athletic performance, and weight loss.
Finally, with growing pressure on the FDA for tough action after ephedra''s long availability on the market, the FDA is closing in on a decision. Some states have been fed up with the time it has taken the FDA to respond to the high number of ephedra side effects and has already issues statewide bans, in addition to sports leagues. U.S. poison-control centers reported that in 2002, 1,178 ephedra side effects were recorded, in addition to at least 100 ephedra deaths.
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