A health club trainer suggested that I take Ephedrine HCL and Caffeine each day for a month to help me with my workouts and to aid in weightloss.

What side effects could be possible from taking 25mg of Ephedrine each day and 200mg of Caffeine?

My eating habits do not include anything with caffeine in them. I never drink coffee.

Is there a natural alternative to these 'drugs'?

Thank you
Betherly

Why not add aspirin in it? It gives is a better absorption.. Those are the recommended dosages any there are side effects just like any other drug.. Try it out and see how you feel. There are no alternatives to this as ephedrine is natural..

go see a doctor 1st. you never know what that stuff can do. i take xenadrine, but i had a complete physical 1st to make sure 1 i didn't have any heart problems. after that i'm sure it will be fine GOOD LUCK!!!!!

The standard side effects include: jitteriness, insomnia and upset stomach. But, for a few people the side effects can be pretty ugly. As mentioned, seeing a doctor isn't a bad idea, especially if you're on any medications and/or suffer from any medical conditions. There's a long list of contraindications on the packaging of any ephedra/caffeine product... take it seriously.

As for the aspirin.. this does not enhance the effect of caffeine/ephedra and can usually complicate side effects as many people have a hard time metabolizing it. It was once considered synergistic with the caffeine and ephedra in producing a fat burning effect.. but this has since been shown to be untrue.

Andrew