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Does Ephedrine help with performance?

Possibly — but there are few reports. 93% of 15 people who reported on Ephedrine for performance say it improved. 7% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.

Performance: what users report
93%better15 reports · few reports
14 better1 no change0 worse

What people say about Ephedrine and performance

“This morning I had about 200mg of caffeine with ephedrine pre-workout because I didnt get the best sleep last night. I could not focus at ALL today at work.”
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“Ephedrine gives me tons of energy, makes me happy, positive, and talkative. It's an excellent pre-workout, though it doesn't suppress my appetite like it's supposed.”
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“Seriously, this wakes you up in the morning. Best workout I have had in a while. New bench press PB, and felt very focused.”
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“caffeine and ephedrine are really helping me out a ton...I started the ephedrine at the same time I got back into running after a long break, so it is hard to tell what is what.”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong80 meta-analyses · 614 trials on PubMed
Orphanet J Rare Dis · 2019
Congenital myasthenic syndromes

Conclusion: CMSs are an increasingly recognised group of genetically transmitted defects, which usually respond favorably to drugs enhancing the neuromuscular transmission. CMSs need to be differentiated from neuromuscular disorders due to muscle or nerve dysfunction.

Side effects people mention

jitteriness 12anxiety 9insomnia 7blood pressure 4irritability 3

What else is Ephedrine used for?

Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Ephedrine help with performance? 93% of 15 users say yes — PlainPill