Should ephedrine be banned?

Where do you live, because it's illegal in the US and canada, I think since 2000, after several cases of people dying from its effects were reported.

It's illegal in Canada, which realy pisses me off. I used to take it when i worked 3 jobs. it was great! kept me awake. well now i can't get it anymore, so i have to drink like 2-3 energy drinks per day, along with coffee and so on.

I just have to add 2 things
1. Meth is by prescription, brand name desoxyn, used to treat adhd and insomnia, look it up.

2. Ephedrine has very similar effects to meth, is still available as primatene, and can be more dangerous than meth since most people take huge doses.

I agree everything should be legal even if it is banned you are not going to stop a meth-head from getting it anymore than you can stop a crackhead from getting their crack

Legalize all drugs. The prescription process corrupts doctors.

i think meth should be by prescription and ephedrine is a joke, no way should it be banned.

Hate to do a coppy and past but:
Adverse effects
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are more common with systemic administration (e.g. injection or oral administration) compared to topical administration (e.g. nasal instillations). ADRs associated with ephedrine therapy include:[4]

Cardiovascular: tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, Angina pectoris, vasoconstriction with hypertension
Dermatological: flushing, sweating, acne vulgaris
Gastrointestinal: nausea, appetite loss
Genitourinary: increased urine output due to increased blood flow (difficulty urinating is not uncommon, as alpha-agonists such as ephedrine constrict the internal urethral sphincter, mimicking the effects of sympathetic nervous system stimulation)
Nervous system:restlessness, confusion, insomnia, mild euphoria, mania/hallucinations (rare except in previously existing psychiatric conditions), delusions, formication (may be possible, but lacks documented evidence) paranoia, hostility, panic, agitation
Respiratory: dyspnea, pulmonary edema
Miscellaneous: dizziness, headache, tremor, hyperglycemic reactions
The approved maximum daily dosage of ephedrine for use as a bronchodilator is 150mg, as specified on the packaging of the bronchodilator and expectorant combination, Bronkaid, made by Bayer pharmaceuticals.

Overdose can lead to death, although the approved dose is not likely to cause severe reactions when used as directed.

Ephedrine can also lead to damage of the brain receptors' over a period of high usage; this is because of its constant action on the neurochemicals. It also leads to high increase in blood pressure which over time can lead to damage in the blood vessels.

stop fucking around with my meth cooking. i have to feed my babies.

i think...i don't give a shit