Ma huang is a naturally occurring substance that was commonly used as a diet pill until it was banned. This eMedTV segment discusses ma huang in more detail, including information on why it was banned, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Some studies have shown that ma huang can cause people to lose a pound or so per month. This eMedTV page explains how the risks of taking ma huang greatly outweigh any benefits of weight loss, and covers what to consider before taking the diet pill.
Seizures, chest pain, and strokes are among the potentially dangerous side effects of ma huang. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at other ma huang side effects and explains when you should contact a healthcare provider.
Is ma huang safe? The FDA has determined that ma huang is not safe for anyone. This eMedTV page explains how the FDA has banned the weight loss pill in the United States and describes the side effects of ma huang that caused safety concerns.
Although ma huang may help with weight loss, it was banned in the United States due to safety concerns. This eMedTV article further discusses ma huang uses, including information on how it works and its continued use in traditional Chinese medicine.
There are no ma huang dosing guidelines that are considered to be safe and effective. As this selection of the eMedTV Web site explains, even using low doses of ma huang for a short period of time may cause dangerous side effects.
Decongestants, MAOIs, and diabetes medicines are among the drugs that may interact with ma huang. This eMedTV article provides a list of other medications that may lead to drug interactions with ma huang, and describes the problems that may occur.
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