Ephedra

Also indexed as: Desert Tea, Ma huang, Mormon Tea

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with ephedra: Some interactions may increase the need for ephedra (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate ephedra should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation (Check). Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: the following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine—to find a specific brand name, use the Safetychecker index.

Caffeine Avoid

Cardec DM® Avoid

Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine Avoid

Epinephrine Avoid

Mixed Amphetamines Check

Nadolol Beneficial

Oral Corticosteroids Avoid

Phenelzine Avoid

Phenylpropanolamine Avoid

Selegiline Avoid

Sibutramine Avoid