Ephedrine Tablets - Bronchial Dilator.

[Joseph260268]

Good afternoon everyone, can I ask if anyone with COPD, Bronchiectasis, Emphysema of CF takes or has ever been prescribed Ephedrine Tablets by their GP. I know it is a Bronchial Dilator and I am thinking of talking to my GP about it. I understand it can be damaging to your heart If misused as it can increase your heart rate.

Thank you for your comments in advance.

Joe x

[mrsmummy]

Hello Joseph. If you click on 'ephidrine' in the footnote at the end of your post you will see other posts that mention it.

[Joseph260268 in reply to mrsmummy]

Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

[Hidden]

I had it as a child from about age 7. In the 50s & 60s it was really the only treatment. Thank goodness for modern drugs, as I still remember the agitation & endless sleepless nights. It causes tachycardia too, but I’ve had cardiac tests & all ok. It’s definitely not the drug of choice for bronchospasm now but at the time it was that or nothing.

[Joseph260268 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply

[shadow4me]

I have heard that some are recommended to take Viagra has this also relaxes airways but again i have heard that it can cause Cardiac problems x