I gotta chime in one more time as I am just loving this product! Since Monday I'm down 2.5 pounds! This is crazy and I am loving the results! No, I promise I don't work for lipodrene!

It's just awesome to finally find a product that works. My husband is also on it and is down about 7 pounds total ( to my 15ish) without any change in diet or exercise. I say if paired with a good diet and exercise routine this product really works well. Please do try it, and I'll be anxious to hear how you like it.
So far I haven't found a bad review, and believe me I've looked. If you search "lipodrene review" you'll find some reviews, but I've had better luck going to various online stores and finding reviews there. I did the same thing while trying to decide if I wanted to try them (they were referred to me by someone on another board, so that's why I decided to check them out) And I thought the same thing, what's $30 if it truly helps? I was actually only hoping to return to the 2ish pounds lost a week, but was quite surprised at the results.
As for purchasing in Ohio, I live in Indiana and haven't had any problems, although I have only purchased them online. I have a friend who bought some ephedra pills (don't know what kind or dosage) at a health store here in town though. I don't think you should have any problems.
Please keep me posted on your progress if you decide to order. I am truly shocked at my results and can't believe you could loose weight like this. I have heard stories of people on ephedra who dropped weight like this but thought it was rather exaggerated. I guess it's not!