Xenadrine?

RxyChrldr · #1 02-06-2002, 05:18 PM

Has anyone on GC tried Xenadrine for energy or for weight loss? I have a friend who says it's really worked for her and helped her to lose weight..just wondering if any of you guys have tried it..thanks!

Bridget3D · #2 02-06-2002, 05:20 PM

Don't! People have died taking that! It works like speed.

phisigQT · #3 02-06-2002, 05:25 PM

AMEN! EXENDRINE IS TERRIBLE FOR YOUR HEALTH! IT GIVES YOU ENERGY BY SPEEDING UP YOUR MEATBOLISM...WHICH IN RETURN SPEEDS UP YOUR HEART RATE...RESULTS: HIGH BLODD PRESSURE, INCREASED HEART RATE, INSOMNIA, NERVOUSNESS...I COULD GO ON FOREVER! IN EXTEREME CASES PEOPLE HAVE HAD SPONTANEOUS HEART ATTAKCS AND STROKES WHILE TAKING THIS "WONDER" DRUG...IT DEFINATELY ISN'T WORTH IT TO LOOSE A FEW POUNDS

RxyChrldr · #4 02-06-2002, 05:28 PM

Oh gosh..okay, so maybe i'll rethink my friend's advice to give it a try! No desire to drop dead from a heart attack at age 18...

phisigQT · #5 02-06-2002, 05:53 PM

rxychrldr...don't get scared off. but just be VERY leary of the things that youput in your body...it is precious and we only have one!!! exercise (to me) is the safest way to lose weight and look great! many weight loss drugs are alot of hype and aren't nearly as great as they sound!

lovelyivy84 · #6 02-06-2002, 06:00 PM

I have never heard of any of the ffects you described happening on xenadrine, I have heard of those cases with diet drugs that contain ephedra or phen-fen. Maybe I am just uninformed though.

I must agree though that you MUST be careful about every drug that you put into your body. Diet drugs especially. Talk to your doctor or better yet, a nutritionist (specialist with certification please), if you are in doubt though.

RxyChrldr · #7 02-06-2002, 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by lovelyivy84
I have never heard of any of the ffects you described happening on xenadrine, I have heard of those cases with diet drugs that contain ephedra or phen-fen.

I believe that Xenadrine has some form of Ephedrine..because it's not legal in Idaho..and they outlawed any form of Ephedrine there, including Ephedra...help me if i'm wrong, b/c I very well could be...

I'm not looking for an amazing miracle-drug that will melt fat..I know that simply does not exist..i've just reached a "plateau" with my weight, where i'm not seeing the results through excercise and restricted dieting..was looking for some oopmph!

Lil_G · #8 02-06-2002, 06:25 PM

Yes be very very careful...there was a 22 yr. old kid that died last yr from taking too much ephedrine while working out.
I've taken it in different combinations of muscle supplements, you shouldn't be taking this unless you really know what you're doing. Also, at 18 i would recommend that you're too young to be taking this as well.

Kandi · #9 02-06-2002, 06:34 PM

Well, Stacker 2 works pretty well. It is an appetite suppressant and helps with your metabolism. You must take one after every meal, and do not exceed three a day. I personally take one a day. That is all I need!

TechADPI · #10 02-06-2002, 07:56 PM

I took it over the summer and lost 15lbs. Then I took it again last semester and maybe lost 8lbs. It however made me nervous, I could not sleep, I wanted to work out all the time and I was depressed. It did suppress my appetie to the point where I forgot to eat at all one day because I wasn't hungry. I do think that it works, but I caution you to not take it for a prolonged amount of time. Just be careful!!

-Ryan

Optimist Prime · #11 02-06-2002, 08:19 PM

Beta Trim is what I'm on. The FDA is full of crap. Xendraine can hurt you if you are predisposed to being messed up by that kind of stuff. Just like diet coke can give you cancer.

Ask James, he runs a suplement store.

Sisterplum · #12 02-06-2002, 10:54 PM

I took Xenadrine too...and didn't like it very much. I switched to Metabolife 356 and it worked amazingly!!!! I lost 30 lbs from Jan 01-Oct 01....I looked like a new woman for my wedding day!

I only took one pill a day (the suggested dose is 2 or 3) and like I said it worked wonders!!!!

I would be wary if you have ANY kind of heart problem though....the drug sped up my heartrate tons about an hour after I took it!

FYI...I've been off it now since the beginning of Jan and I haven't gained a pound (nor have I lost a pound..but oh well...at least I'm not gaining!!!!!

)

KappaStargirl · #13 02-07-2002, 12:04 AM

So I'm old-school and renegade, let the flames begin.

Please, DO NOT take Xenadrine. Your body deserves better than that. If you need to lose weight and get your energy levels up, here's the secret.

eat right

exercise

I work out about 5 times a week and without supplements or protein powders or anything I have improved my mood and have SO much more energy. I also like the fact that I'm building bone density and muscle mass since I lift weights, it makes me feel good to know I'm getting stronger (and it amazes my boss who sees that I can lift that huge water-cooler replacement bottle).

Anyone who wants to discuss workout videos, PM me, I am a junkie (but I suppose there are worse things to be addicted to) and will give recommendations! I can't afford a gym membership on my salary, but my FIRM-addicted grad school roommate got me into video exercise and it has changed me for the better. Of course, that doesn't make me any less jealous of Hootie and her amount of gym access, heehee.

HeidiHo · #14 02-07-2002, 12:51 AM

Oddly enough I gave a presentation on diet pills last night...
The FDA had banned 111 ingredients once found in diet supplements. What does that have to do with you? Well if those 111 were once thought to be safe and have since been banned, how do we know that anything we take now won't be banned in a few years?
The FDA claims that Ephedrine causes heart palpitations, dizziness, head aches, heart attack, stroke, seizure, psychosis and death. Although it is not banned by the FDA, they stongly urge the public not to use it.
Heidi

PKTSU01 · #15 02-07-2002, 01:35 AM

K, here's some info on Xenadrine. I've used this stuff on and off for about 4 years and well, i'm still here so, it doesn't kill everyone.

Xenadrine is pretty much the same formula as most "leading" fat burners, 20mg ephedrine extract per serving and i believe 300mg caffeine. The "stack" of caffeine and ephedrine boosts thermogenesis, which causes the high blood pressure some of you spoke about, and also gives that "high' feeling. Yes, this stack does work, its worked for years, Xenadrine just plays on the emotion that people have. They want a miracle in a bottle, and thats it. Pretty much, all xenadrine does is crank up your workout, and THAT is what makes you lose weight. The pill does help some, but try taking the pills for a month with no exercise and see what happens...absolutely nothing. If it were as simple as taking a pill, we'd all be on this shit and all be ripped 24/7 and, well, it ain't lookin like it.

As far as the death thing goes. Tis true some people are predisposed to having bad effects from ephedra. But, peep this, most phramaceutical firms and associations say that up to 90mg of ephedrine is ok daily. The MAX xenadrine tells you to take is 2 servings, 4 capsules, and thats only 40mg of total ephedra extract. And, if you would check into some of the people who died from this, you'll see that they were WAYYYYYY over the recommended limit, to the extent of upwards of 10 pills a day. Not saying that fat burners can't mess some people up but,its kind of funny that the people who are scared of these pills might be the same people who eat hot dogs, hamburgers and bologna sandwiches on a daily basis. So, instant death from overexertion or a slow painful, artery clogging death. YUUUUUUUUMMMYYY.

If ya want advice though, go slow, take half the dosage, check your tolerance and go from there. These pills work remarkably well on people that haven't used them before, but kind of have less effect if your body has already been exposed to the chemical.