Psychlone wrote:
DeepThought wrote:
Pseudophedrine Hydrochloride is the chemical you are referring to. The Ephedrine (basically an herbal extract) is what is used to manufacture the meth. Many OTC meds have started using Phenylephrine Hydrochloride instead, which in my experience (major sinus problems) is not nearly as effective and it is getting harder for me to find sinus meds with Pseudophedrine Hydrochloride (Sudafed). The FDA has been getting stricter on anything containing Ephedrine, not only because of meth, but also because it can have dangerous side effects.
The reason Ephedrine is illegal is because it is an herbal supplement and the FDA is eager to do the bidding of their corporate masters who want to see herbal supplments banned so consumers are forced to use their pseudoephedra type alternatives which don't work near as well and can be used to make meth.
The same thing happened with Tryptophan (OTC) in the US. The pharmecuticals were losing $$$$$$$ because psychiatrists were recommended an OTC to their patients. A bad batch caused what was supposed to be a temporary ban, but once the quality issues were resolved the FDA refused to lift the ban, despite the same drug being widely and safely used overseas.
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06 Aug 2005, 8:53 am
