After reading one of the other reviews, I felt I had to speak up. The proof of any diet substance is experience. I used Lipodrene with ephedrine safely and as directed and was able to loose 54 lbs. I went from 246 lbs to 192 lbs. Because I have had surgery on my leg, I could not do extra walking or running like I wanted. I did not change my diet other than to stay away from fast-food and the normal junkfood like ice cream, chocolate, etc. I had tried many other products. This all took place before the Federal ban (which I felt was illegal). I was very pleased to see the ban lifted this year. What folks must remember is that there are two different Lipdrenes. One, the SR has blue tablets and has NO ephedrine. The yellow tabs DO have the ephedrine. If you can keep careful records of when you take this product and follow the directions, there is no reason you will not be successful. Problems with ephedrine arise when one does NOT follow directions, or one takes something when it is contraindicated, which means if you have some health problem or illness which prevents the product from working or, would cause deleterious effects if you took the product. I also spoke to my physician before taking this product . He kept in touch and I simply lost weight---about 1 to 2 pounds about every two weeks or so.
Bottom line. There is no single weight loss product which works for everyone, but it is of no benefit to make statements such as contained in the other review---especially with no data or experience to back-up those statements. If youve read any of my reviews, you know I only state facts which can be substantiated.
Lastly, if you use this product, follow the directions carefully. I would also start at 50pct. dose to be extra safe (as I would with ANY diet product).
I trust this has been helpful to the reader.