Comparing Ephedrine vs Methamphetamine
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Myasthenia Gravis, Narcolepsy, COPD - Acute, Asthma - acute, Hypotension, Adams-Stokes Syndrome. Ephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Methamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Ephedrine | More about Methamphetamine | ||||||||||||||||
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Ephedrine has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Methamphetamine has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Ephedrine side effects |
View all Methamphetamine side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Akovaz, Bronkaid Max, Corphedra, Emerphed, Primatene Intermittent Asthma, Rezipres | Desoxyn, Desoxyn Gradumet | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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11 hours |
5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 233 drugs are known to interact with Ephedrine:
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A total of 249 drugs are known to interact with Methamphetamine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
December 31, 1943 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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