pplement and is its pill form.Side EffectsThere are many side effects listed on the side of a Xenadrine bottle there are many side effects listed. They include increased blood pressure, jitteriness, insomnia, increased heart rate, heart palpitations, muscle tremors, nervousness, irritability, and dry mouth. However, according to Venuto Ephedrine has an outstanding track record when compared to other over the counter drugs such as aspirin, sleep aids and acetaminophen. Most health problems caused by Ephedrine are a result of taking massive doses or people with pre-existing health took them problems (Colker, 218). What none of the websites or even the bottles of Xenadrine told me was that when you first take it for approximately the first four days you will sweat profusely. The reason that I think this is because your body needs time to regulate itself and attempt to reach homeostasis after increasing your heart rate and blood pressure the user will naturally give off heat hence massive amounts of sweating.How to take EphedrineThere is three reasons why people take ephedrine. (1) As a pre-workout stimulant. (2) As a weight loss supplement. (3) A combination of workout stimulant, and weight loss supplement. If you were going to take Xenadrine as a workout stimulant, it would be most effective if the users takes two capsules thirty minutes before the workout. By doing so you increase what you are able to lift thus increasing strength over an extended period of time. If you were to take the Ephedrine based product Xenadrine to lose weight then the recommended dosage is two capsules twice a day. Ephedrine Legal IssuesThe NFL and the NCAA are the two organizations that have banned the use of Ephedrine. However, no substantiated statistics have been published that show that Ephedrine is a harmful supplement. Muscle Development Magazine says, There have been no death or heart related problems due to ephedra supplements.(Venuto) ...