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ct 101 1 one 2 is that I'm aware to some of tolerance we know to not with maintain raises the of the other drugs a drug effect. other good if you titrate 7 a higher level 8 change lots 9 taking in an ephedrine product 10 times higher dose, then that 11 situation. Dr. Ricaurte 12 But 13 better about 14 effects of 15 develops, 16 heart 17 And 18 exercise 19 up, 20 high 21 the and the these heart 22 CNS effects. there is the blood pressure those are the blood and Whereas, products 24 putting people 25 other predisposing cases body in continually has this dangerous tolerance -the rest. who might have small your I think -- out we all rate goes pressure and hours, and ingesting the that's aneurysm a problem REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 the increased. heart to then of I mean, blood when it that is a chance bringing three cardiovascular the case to answer and days, MOFFITT two day for factor has to to you now you're dose high the then stimulation and that dose and where pressure throughout the 23 the maintain rate and is the dose also your the a sustained if it be a very But compounds, we don't heart could and variability may be able there and that there their that tolerance products, but I think but the change I think is products. you titrate that Because Clearly effects and between or people And of on. cardiovascular that concern, because data or some that ct 102 would 3 not have otherwise occurred DR. JONES: DR. LIEBERMAN: Last question from the panel Dr. Lieberman. 4 5 Research Institute of 6 two-part question for 7 question is, 8 ephedrine-like 9 have given are 11 question 12 data sold Dr. your is for Dr. speaks 13 DR. LOVE: 14 types of products 15 issue of the 16 the 17 scheme 18 focus 19 dietary 20 on Drugs 21 comment table to dietary about these because than the this is again, talking they 23 products are regulated that 24 question had to 25 available do with those MOFFITT products, of about today, were really trying in from this that differently. not might a generic REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 to these the Center to area. those But that off a different effects in the the I am confident data the as I talked I understand the they surveillance under may have very part about a do you when any I am not LIEBERMAN: and issue? on the think ephedrine So we were products. I don't The situation regulated specifically Love. the OTC products are I have products there products. on anything from particular the supplement DR. that in food just and is, Army supplements, And Love we were Dr. about in Well, effects and concerns concerns U.S. Medicine, Woosley as OTC decongestants? that 22 Lieberman, Environmental products similar 10 Dr. my be question ct 103 1 about 2 differently. your opinion 3 on whether they We have asked DR. LOVE: 4 in 5 available 6 type 7 different 8 products. the past and in there their products. has been database or Remember ingredients 9 than DR. WOOSLEY: 10 have 11 benefit 12 pharmacological 13 an informed 14 drug, 15 response, 16 realize 17 that the and that effect label, from pharmacology 20 beta-blockers 21 stimulates 22 the 23 cardiovascular 24 any 25 some harm wrong of also the dose -if any used is being reviewed to it, is used with FDA as a some taking is a risk there by the keeps and death. the harm. central is I do there I mean, though, sympathetic or yes, because value say heart reduce the very it a risk and they benefit ratio that. I would 19 that, a drug these supplement say So there or contain dietary assess. a person benefit. come events can a medical reason that 18 is do reviews adverse less been to information but that it's there the can you them products the be regulated limited I would same concern, ratio the should blood And wrong cardiovascular MOFFITT a broad if you look at vessels anything nervous that system individual So I think in that is probably going you should stimulate population. REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 to cause assume will The that have question 104 is, is it inform being the public DR. questions There used and the identify 7 that, 8 accommodate and then for keep your who like Sunshine 11 relates to 12 learned a long 13 everything 14 therapeutic 15 way off, 16 the later 17 back that 18 that the 19 divided 20 I have 21 that Products. then to have up, the total 24 products 25 effect the therapeutic the right we can to Dr. ask. reports. Jerry McLaughlin three questions. index of you says. it off is 50. I could two, effective and is one of you to we learned dose those certainly a ephedrine Michigan Find I that I challenge of the saying to too. first believe the reduced Nature ephedrine. And for from The the can't exists dose McLaughlin. 50 calculations help figure now. second number from would so that University index you brief index lethal if patient. question was way and and very we have Fong three speeches floor, that of The 23 Harry my Merck out ago index and been now to so that therapeutic time me turn record I have that by 22 the and value. Let the DR. MCLAUGHLIN: 10 supervision You have on the just all 9 you. floor. yourselves proper some medical Thank microphones 6 the with JONES: from are under of which thing people you What MOFFITT is, is no one who are are that is using extracting number? reporting the these I've REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 on ephedra adverse heard it ct 105 1 quoted 2 Products 3 doses 4 probably 5 we sell. 6 how many 7 doses 8 of 9 that on 20/20 by someone Association a year, that relating a year, Americans are a lot try 11 their 12 suspect 13 20 million and of take risk obese those the of that we are people 14 the that you 15 1,100 16 of 17 things that use all the 18 which there are ten people 19 million in 20 million last people. people 20 the ten Let's that time get the person 22 chlorophenocol. 23 adverse effects 24 overall population. 25 neglected of 200,000 dies So the that. is very And And MOFFITT then reduce diseases. I a population us? of the,re adverse a some of like polio are effects the other vaccine polio of products. That look like of to or in one vaccine. Some antibiotics 21 and ephedra get and something probably that 54 percent least, take years sure 2 billion at associated telling that quite that may be taking are not appetite at that's products those to their looking And what reports need off from I'm overweight, people death of considering or curb amount taking I suspect 2 billion I suspect a year, are Herbal approximately the doses but American that. to how many people the is like Two billion 10 it something close from chlorophenol, aplastic anemia total instances small when all the finally, one you that of these look at reports on the REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 takes the today report about 106 ct 1 the baboons 2 I couldn't 3 dose 4 was 5 methamphetamine 6 milligrams 7 lowest help that !@-? but 5 milligrams are 11 going 12 listening, 13 to baboons the kilo. the times out that diet those for the it was Now, more the audience, are the 5 So even lowest you said than that. and your Okay. .5? So your then. lowest is Okay. -- damaged, methamphetamine taken dose. to of person. who do take point Even dose. of 70 times usual neurons The dose when like some people to to 70 kilogram is times the itself So seven seven dopaminergic notice per per dose 10 dose okay there But the was I am people abusers who are me address very tolerant methamphetamine. DR. 14 15 because 16 two 17 5, 18 issues 19 adjustments 20 for 21 interspecies 22 adjustments 23 low 24 being. 25 their was given 8 9 getting this points was with in per kilogram. that difference the part of the issue of dose. When you two very make. One is mass using principles scaling. Once . 5 milligram per per on a milligram need second MOFFITT kilogram to make point you -- basis I would there It are wasn't consider an adjustment of do those kilogram that quickly important to has body drug The are one in the latter to there dose, So you the regard * 5 milligrams of Let RICAURTE: dose for the becomes human adjustment. make is REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 that for the 107 ct 1 ephedrine, we don't methamphetamine, dose that this point to draw conclusions the those in fully the brain or at too think much, much at So early as have effects lowest toxicity. such neurotoxic DR. panel to JONES: Any a stage been drawn lower than on animals. this DR. LOVE: point that we rate is 14 We do not have information 15 and 16 information 17 enumerator 18 underreported, 19 denominator; and 20 help that. that and correct one, we know provide that we have knowing DR. MCLAUGHLIN: from this comment it goes we can access to members I'll ways. the Yes we have massively no information the both do incidence that. is on on a of doses give you some like to address does tomorrow. 23 DR. 24 DR. WOOSLEY: therapeutic have that his but where we could but us with information I think We do not prevalence. responses questions. Well, reporting 21 other McLaughlin's Dr. 13 25 are the know. 12 22 -- for defined we are humans don't indeed dopamine think about produce I just 10 11 we haven't I just doses that 8 9 know, produces at that as yet JONES: i ndex Dr. issue, MOFFITT Woosley. I would because therapeutic REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 the index not ct 108 1 implies that 2 impossible 3 someone 4 know 5 safety 6 incidence 7 another 8 the 9 is to that there is Agency to give you a risk 11 then give you If to of these 14 trial to answer 15 should 16 and animal 2 or or JONES: the ways types of to of harm. the society deserves are you, products benefit, and I don't and taking a control think from animal taking these Dr. that trials people people Thank of the need document extrapolating when in the would 3 billion questions We Agency control to the these tissues DR. 17 enough products, be guessing one it's until calculate you assessment are the these ratio a careful doses to, and and products. really evaluated do large there to do that; benefit 13 these at alluded always them of order just to has ask value In approach value, index underreporting databases. as Lori therapeutic a therapeutic a proven 10 18 a per calculate shows 12 I there's we baths drugs. Woosley. Ms. Culmo. MS. CULMO: 19 Can I quickly address 20 denominator issue? Industry consistently 21 denominator of 2 to 3 billion servings 22 alluded fact that 23 tomorrow. 24 information 25 number to the It will be on servings on actual of reports he could denominators where MOFFITT consumers give the relates sold. her sold. He just data There consumed. have reported REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 this is not We have that a ct 109 1 they have 2 discontinue 3 there taken the the is not product product a known 5 MR. SIEGNER: 7 and 8 like 9 Lieberman JONES: with the I am here to I can don't, 11 the 12 quote, 13 issue 14 repeatedly 15 from 16 believe 17 issue 18 no significant 19 labeled 20 happy '96 get adverse at Center it stated use to of because 23 background 24 is this 25 Center important for Evaluation to Drug to to issue from the I record can provide correct in the the but this came up point someone and addressed effect of that that we have database again, I from I would be panel. that I wanted hear and consumption put everything MOFFITT effects. up and And, we'll Evaluation side one McNamara Dr. Research the effects afternoon risk got products. Another 22 Drug that at a I would OTC database and something and that and the Wyntrob, the provide 21 with adverse Phelps exactly meeting for was Dr. and words events that and meeting the Siegner, First as a quote committee sir. question OTC use SO time. West industry. to effects. this Yes, is had adverse Hyman, the this I may not the of about offer you. of partially advisory of firm and at My name on behalf raised 10 Thank law address of denominator DR. partner time because 4 6 one more rates, into and to raise simply information on and this I think perspective. Research from REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 The FDA ct 110 1 submitted 2 the docket is important and a written and this to I will just report. It's conclusions. adverse evaluation is this in read the quote not the only "It is possible events are of spontaneous occurrences 9 necessarily causally The 11 product, 12 further 13 associated availability with And 15 you mention 16 to 17 questioning 1% is 19 required 20 as 21 I commend feel divulge is 22 DR. Woosley 24 But 25 what did I am sure his is that as well. he would are. MOFFITT the Dr. Jones, everybody is supposed I am not but are everybody doing I think going to it be conflicts do that. And that. We have asked I'm sure Those to risks on potential be happy uses. including here, not not a point, members for of products." information Culmo are products potential these that one serious be useful conflicts. JONES: conflicts the this appropriate, Cynthia would industry is and ephedra objectivity the their reported information beginning anybody's to of potential if to finally the any important 23 then at mention use it population data it morning from the to background the of the this but that events I think conclusion conclusion in characterization And record coincidental usage adverse docket. additional or the the related of market 14 I the have 8 10 in of to of people. Dr. Dr. Ricaurte did. state for the us who are public REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 record ct 111 1 employees are 2 MR. SIEGNER: any 10 gotten have any Dr. Ricaurte, you et Thank indicated in you know -- support John 17 questions, 18 would 19 concerns, 20 subsequent 21 here for 22 some forms 23 those 24 in to ask to Siegner. state record. briefly where my knowledge, interest Funding even lunch time you or comments and from you've do not I have so government This you are or from to express we would know, gentleman, MOFFITT for -- yes, get to of pickup comments to then questions, any you with And I believe those running gentleman further for invite NIH. We are three we can't available the my studies questions. have some for Okay. those that we have that funding I do see do indeed sessions, of good. take if and Very but so I will those, All directly JONES: questions writing to you. forum. comes DR. close Mr. please I, RICAURTE: Hopkins 16 want Thank research? DR. at though funded, conflicts JONES: your that. who has cetera, this DR. you do you know, potential 15 25 and, I understand DR. RICAURTE: 13 14 JONES: funding 11 12 DR. potential, 8 9 property [Laughter.] 3 7 public in you there REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 are are you can raise to the record do SO. sir. who ct 112 1 MR. REINHART: 2 wanted 3 would to ask you two People questions; comment the on the punitive cardiomyopathies anything either for pure first foods. one, Dr. of the pathophysiology that dominant or DR. WOOSLEY: The you I reviewed? consistent Woosley Was there about the pathophysiology? 7 8 in the 9 sympathomimetic 10 reviewed 11 heart literature that in recall would Ricaurte. 14 with Is the 15 DR. 16 the really 17 effects 18 one 19 doses 20 accurate. 21 that it 22 that noradgeneric of hand, remarkable these amphetamine But is although the is not the Dr. associated of DR. RICAURTE: That's of the are will It's that of the totally on the that that is toxicity by the is the fact unaffected. have been of toxic argue sure toxicity one because as evidenced Do you the not. feature selective MOFFITT I of for neurotoxicity people I'm neurons mechanism question derivatives a remarkable extremely that anatomy features heard, MR. REINHART: what second No it quite high, cases norepinephrine. RICAURTE: as you've are 23 of are question. dopaminergic depletion The microscopic your And that with general. address the associated any MR REINHART: 13 25 those amines I don't 12 24 are cardiomyopathies an insight as to is? a tough REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 nut to ct 113 1 crack, 2 would 3 that 4 methamphetamine but I think suggest the a primary perhaps dopamine and DR. JONES: from question 8 gotten much. 10 attorney, but 11 any other agency. here 12 Dr. Woosley, 13 percentage 14 exhibited 15 cases or of the any you 17 can give 18 the published 19 alkaloids 20 studies as well 21 a range of 22 system 23 vasculature including of studied, were Bytes effects those the of on the agency I think, that might think there There are case effects of we have has noted can could been 140 be aware of? data that reports in ephedrine them them. be seen be due the the is noted is had of or for What analysis you hasn't I am an panel. your they that the microphone question, on the GI system adverse me take governmental that literature as Dr. effect Green. any in a percentage. on the dopamine problems I don't to in our There in the are GI the GI system. MR. GREEN: 24 else studies DR. LOVE: 16 this a quick ephedrine other Let since gastrointestinal by or you. with anyone now you. I am Ralph But right substances. Thank I am not evidence endogenous Thank MR. GREEN: 9 the a cytotoxic related 6 second of mediates MR. REINHART: 7 of role 5 25 weight there MOFFITT Of the any 140, Dr. Woosley, gastrointestinal REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 problems that you among ct 114 1 that group of 2 people? DR. WOOSLEY: 3 but I did not 4 and neurologic, 5 some. 6 with quantify But, in 8 MR. LAFABI: public 10 Armstrong State 11 consultant for It was we'll 14 very sound 15 this question, 16 to 17 may not be 2 million 18 YOU I in terms 19 of 20 thousands 21 review 22 CFSAN and 23 but 24 opinions a great but of was I got to a theory, from any were way to, Yes, sir. I am a sports medicine at in Savannah, and I am also about of of it tell know, the let's every year of uses and I expected to AERs. What we've AERs, another When you got of MOFFITT at keep those -- having I expected face it, but in here the in if this 46 and REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 not brief 41 from reasonable, same AERs take tell hundreds and agency. let's there I can neurotoxicity, regulatory look reasonable, hundreds possible, over an analysis we are hear I beef? I mean, dosages a theory very I just where's number information. seems you, AERs. 60 possible then there for that you thousands, that system. series appreciate a lot on cardiac I am Bob Lafabi. health some, Twinlab. think 25 Hi, mostly there's you. University 13 hear think Thank were recall a spontaneous JONES: of I focused I don't DR. professor there I do seem to again, a percentage 12 them but 7 9 I do recall a very then a ct 115 1 conservative figure, 2 3 DR. JONES: users, Thank you. I'm sorry? very Get conservative. to the question please. 4 MR. LAFABI: 5 DR. 6 MR. LAFABI: 7 look at 8 in 9 support for 10 By the time 11 of 12 they did 13 that they 14 know about, 15 so the JONES: providing its these Get that would out take had you risk you may have absolutely where is brief statement 18 sentence 19 in 20 the 21 restricts 22 drugs. On the 23 at-risk populations 24 alkaloids. 25 of one the -- Let a sentence. my presentation I'll regard, I say, I find it federal policy in United access to other I think these substance. MOFFITT the hand, current to you ignore the therein data? a concluding it in somehow, that States law And with the access And real answer unlimited can't don't the and know left. puzzling methamphetamine that didn't obviously get many drugs they I think -- that illegal me just some no data. fact data, FDA it nothing the anyone the give there's then you to or the that DR. RICAURTE: 17 to and factors is, it taking about, how can information where been please. is, artifact, may have tell question, enable you question this of something not the kind limiting people of to The question this docket 16 , 600,000 while severely other related provides various ephedrine would REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 pharmacology lie my on ct 116 1 rationale 2 in 3 simply 4 analog. as to order and not 5 6 why why look some oversight allow DR. a careful unlimited JONES: at is access And to these needed to your products in is order to a methamphetamine question, sir -- oh, Ray go ahead. 7 DR. WOOSLEY: 8 think 9 the it was said industry to I was earlier, provide 10 need. 11 are 12 people 13 question 14 exposed 15 available will 16 identified it 17 reasonable people very consistent, are is, to is this called 20 this 21 provide DR. 23 I was 24 sir, 25 data. going and to and quantify there's that the is data I hope the industry that And the voluntary MOFFITT them being that we have but they have by will that this that gentleman is selling be responsible and data. JONES: say, doses the harm. the of whether no doubt we need and to risk, absolutely reports compound; systems that there of by this value with the an issue harmed risk we acknowledge We have not I we all consistent, known million/billions 22 that medical and us with data any never for safety there I think has or say, pleading is killed to been very this being 18 19 is going we have the The pharmacology just clearly question it indeed adverse that stands was on the as a call event exactly for reporting REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 what record, more ct 117 1 system, 2 data. And what 3 in adverse 4 recognized and, the with 10 I will Thank you all to more your to to much for at be reconvened MOFFITT today that that question, it see more start your 12:12 this others is what and have system work now, like all system, acknowledge very you that a lot [Whereupon, recessed to reporting like indeed 11 12 is we would I would God we trust we brought We acknowledge a and in imperfections There question, 9 know, event the it. done. you work we have brings does is bring need to a valid done. we are at lunchtime on time at 1:lO in put. p.m. the same day p.m. meeting was at p.m.1 REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 1:lO be ct 118 1 AFTERNOON SESSION [Time DR. for our 1:lO ephedrine will p.m. education simply Dr. Page, Hutchins, in note you, Medicine Cardiovascular 16 Clinical Epidemiology 17 Department is the this I will 24 review 25 to in put the and dietary assess the supplements MOFFITT Adams. Jones, the ladies the University of Department of The Education travel. time. of experts containing the Ephedra of scientific for Epidemiology. by the Council and audience. Center in up some relevant panel Dr. of including interest Education then Biostatistics funded you then members in meeting go first Dr. Dr. Division. been so if go ahead. Medicine, and a multidisciplinary Ephedra of There Farber, you, from Biostatistics I have it and Kimmel School of Kimmel, Thank panel, Steven for Dr. KIMMEL: 15 the will finally, Pennsylvania, 23 Kimmel Dr. and, 14 of presenters, Olney, My name 22 the Dr. of over of then 13 talk order this review. Dr. gentlemen 21 experts p.m. me note Reports, of this, 12 Let panel then DR. 20 Event Karch, 11 Council Adverse 1:lO folks, Dr. Thank 19 back then 10 18 Welcome panel, be a change would 9 JONES: noted: who were background and I am the chair sponsored by charged to information relevant ephedrine alkaloids. REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 ct 119 1 2 The other themselves panel as they 3 Prior step to the health on April 3rd including 7 relevant a event 9 published to 11 norephadra 12 at 13 unpublished 14 products our and July in 15 in 17 affects 27th meeting data on the weight 19 about, 20 questions 21 Office 22 briefly 23 case 24 meeting; 25 statements ar on Women's the study and, of attacks, heart of reviewed some effectiveness of ephedra finally background in I have the a maste rs card iac drugs. three of things: raised for Health; to I know relate by our MOFFITT what I like one, to this second which third reached the pane the adverse included And phenylpropanolamine control the adults. as an overview are that the population I do research noncardiac there incidence young relevant and so, 18 reviewed general by reviewed review the prepared management. is epidemiology of in panel FDA released also and including Here 16 The panel on the users, the assessments literature seizures each that literature, literature introduce 27 meeting, FDA. The will present. health the reports. strokes, the assessments published 10 of a July reviewed consultants members talk address meeting to to by DHHS, discuss very and hemorrhagic stroke was of to other interest consensus panel. REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 this ct 120 1 So the 2 primary 3 available 4 use of dietary 5 alkaloids -- 6 simplicity 7 directed? question and -- 11 are show 1'11 and outcomes 12 question 14 supplements 15 almost 17 for 18 data 19 over-the-counter 20 for 21 similarly 22 data 23 the-counter 24 address dietary ephedrine, over-the-counter ephedrine, literature, I'm issues going MOFFITT to focus for the thirdly, dietary preexisting adverse data event also primarily reports consider data ephedrine, primarily data, pathology again And other for pharmacology alkaloids. as the there events? primarily ephedrine are as primary pharmacology over-the-counter other these to for used and between the data just when and The panel physiology for first adverse supplements. "ephedrine" characteristics? an association exclusively including and the the ephedrine ephedrine, today the indications user The between events are with heard does we addressed, there serious As you consists that now to there and 16 adverse associated is term containing Turning 13 the questions supplements was, containing use which by DHHS. an association serious for raised we addressed supplements circumstances dietary 25 that Other 10 questions information 8 9 first others for overwill present. on the adverse REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 event ct 121 1 reports. 2 which 3 dietary 4 of 5 users. 6 of 7 we could In were addition sales data serious to events And to serious among events find compared 9 adverse event 10 causality 11 comparison control 12 associations dan 13 pretty 14 background 15 anyway. 16 users 17 unrelated use the there be wrong. there 18 19 issues 20 presence 21 know 22 difficult 23 of In addition make to are risk dissect of from to is that there for this rare be due with to enough occur that other confounding are The which cardiovascular events factors is happened as examples, other is even difficult. exercise including we are use supplements. As a result unknown is that users. because may have interpretations the one may simply event as limitations addition, they there obesity, increase is, the as similar The reason be events exposure. of 24 if to that dietary even will many Events That incidence supplements be proven straightforward. and background The primary In incidence supplement that are group. the dietary the data ephedrine estimate dietary cannot risk. of population reporting. usually to to to know additional a sample this in available ephedrine compare As you are from manufacturers 8 25 we had which is MOFFITT of all important this, both the for incidence comparative REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 rates no ct 122 1 purposesl' and 2 3 for In reporting are in 8 serious 9 get in events events 12 you get 13 effects. 14 reporting, particularly 15 documented in of the increase in 19 over number 20 is 21 event reports 22 FDA from 1993 23 here first 24 comes down little 25 comes down again are you the of This of use increased, the really events y product, have side for increased has been may have That is, risk being you simply an increase may not the have number a true of events users. a slide by the to not other literature. users. risk minor get owe you so in as a marker of thirdly, 18 who didn't publicity you ago, even you now about for have a publicity if talking really who didn't people the in the people reports of numbers to event long reasons. be real, be due increase reported many can could reported reports number it events get 17 reporting minor annual And unit event for I'm 11 16 interpret events. words, risk. adverse minor 10 And in no real were of absolute to that your to events, may be due an increase t adverse in of changes difficul increase which mates addition An increase real esti 1999. all bit, and MOFFITT of year the that And that they things rapid rise off of were the a dramatic levels number rise quite adverse reported that we noted here in in 1996 dramatically REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 to 1994, which it ct 123 1 after 1996. So what an epidemic of This certainly we know of press, 8 press 9 Williams 10 events 11 what is formula right that what was certainly 14 analysis. The other 15 mentioned, was 16 of 17 a rise 18 rise. 19 the 20 people 21 was these again, still 22 what 24 same yellow 25 estimated there were amount to their Monte1 numerous public other knowledge of users the not or still these here, come down down here we don't and see be concerting, if as the be I numbers we don't see it continue to of course, these reports and decreased products could a definitive thing numbers decreased; from certainly certainly rise would if scare use, this be worrisome. In 23 time. supplements; interesting that dramatic away but this FDA had increases come dramatically number slide, on. reporting; This is around dietary increased due -- which 1996 th is events? a tremendous In and Is be a proof receiving a broadcast 13 events to this. So some of to issue was happening before was going 12 meant this? adverse one on ephedrine had for serious not one release reason I mentioned publicity. 1994 the ephedrine Well, In is we see fact, is this happening. line is is actually the And now a new white line opposite of superimposed which is on the the c servings sold MOFFITT based on a survey REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 1'11 discuss ct 124 1 in 2 number 3 a small 4 increased more detail of later. mill ions of sample of dietary adverse change, and we know attention in 9 Federal Reqister 10 media 11 assuming 12 divergence 13 with Effects 17 is 18 course, 19 is are of summary that they publicity are nonspecificity of So in 22 dietary 23 to 24 occurring 25 compare try the manufacturers the of has is risk rates been of didn't continued media their report in a fair amount of blip rates here. are the the So same the inconsistent and order and using estimate among these can't prove difficult at the least ephedrine rates. discern. and, heard to address from sales of users, There reporting had two serious and, of a lot no control population-based MOFFITT spontaneous incidence you've panel risk of to over try data the with limitations there's to supplements, to the which a concern 20 limitations, see reports underreporting, always 21 the association. So in 16 has received curves that on a survey reporting reporting these based FDA released that say increased there the the to years. if We don't of 14 reporting and and that true the that 1997, coverage. sold supplements events 8 it supplements in dietary serious suffice serving dramatically If 15 But about, group. some of of these ephedrine goals. One was adverse events second, estimates REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 to of risk 125 of the same events. 2 3 I'm MIS, and going Well, rates? 6 exposure what You need we're 7 8 overestimate 9 these the going Our 10 with 11 overestimate 12 the along. 15 and 16 June 17 of 18 supporting, 19 all 20 to for 1, their of usee if heart attacks, a lot trying point So number of out to the try amount of to As you'll of see, assumptions if all of associated anything, -- if some of events we used all 1997 through March events, whether or insufficient occurred and you want to use as possible". this really incidence time. be as l'conservative I will events to, to calculate anything, have try to in users. risk, 13 number among We were -- need was, risk them. 14 on strokes, do you to goal calculations term focus seizures. 4 5 to and is the events first thing 1999. were to we need FDA from We included all attributable, data. that as we go reported 31, they those We assumed they occurred that they on exposure ephedrine. Some specifics 21 22 included unstable 23 MI could not 24 the 25 They angina based and be excluded. population-based are about statistics on hospitalized MOFFITT these. all This For sudden is our death important exclude patients these who REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 MIS we in which because of patients. survive to ct 126 1 come to hospital. So, again, 2 will be overestimating risk in 3 to 4 we included 5 do, the the population and TIAs 6 which What 7 data from 8 and looking 9 discussing. at of 11 group 12 vaccines 13 events 14 18 percent. 15 aware that 16 again it was study was events 37 percent. time of Again, there Now, heightened probably was are percent; a little in this active some medications we'll be rates for seizures in this after was the MI among of high. study studies. are from that stroke studies other awareness is for These reporting 2.4 relative all do not; These of users not rates? series one 25 to and reporting the drugs at studies I think similarly strokes, literature. In a group of most are the 10 And subtypes anything, ephedra statistics. all if another adverse Cardiac arrest, physicians were going on so surveillance may be high. 17 But this 18 adverse events 19 studies of 20 various medications 21 what that a range The reality the reporting sure 23 we may see increased 24 publicity, the 25 are in fact the types of looking at. not dietary supplements were is, that serious These are and vaccines. it is impossible to know rate is. Specific to ephedra, reporting a younger MOFFITT for we are medications 22 unusual is these because are population, of severe and, REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 for mass events therefore that are ct 127 1 less 2 acute 3 exposure 4 five 5 reporting 6 supplement 7 hypothesized 8 in 9 direct likely and years the in these the 11 reporting 12 which 13 here. not line. events in general. some suggestions there's mechanisms 14 Now, 15 is unclear. 16 to Dr. 17 percent 18 carefully 19 was not 20 all dietary 21 acknowledges 22 report 23 reporting 24 was you Walker's or less talking make reporting rate. that way of of these too. dietary And the But basis MOFFITT for is available going though read to this h.is Number talking one, two, might increase he may decrease 1 percent it was a guess. guess was a guess. REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 he about the and one report Number, these go related about you essentially, that not things. that supplements industry this things aware different is He was He acknowledges rates course general. surveys dietary heard If ephedra. I'm comment which a could all as drugs one in in of occur on some at to which supplements rates. all to about been pharmaceutical the events see has to statement you'll dietary and know, I want of as far looking the decrease rates; adverse that based no, literature reporting reports This causes to effects We may see underreporting of common relation latent of -- other temple because literature supplement to close are down study for be attributable occurred -- 10 25 to A ct 128 the only example tryptophan which aphelia reported. 9 percent; and the the certainly 11 on other 12 do. rates 15 the 16 Federal 17 calculations. of our 20 see is of exposure 22 there 23 by 24 performed by one with 25 anonymous survey of an independent American Walker Herbal MOFFITT was you serious minor events read Medical essentially all a guess, that tragedy, events it was as a lower this 25 look our survey Products Arthur 42 companies, of for the some 20 were. 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So the the 14 increased risk 15 dramatic risk 16 we don't see 17 concern and here estimated 19 with the 20 same study that for that now to myocardial lower rate in the population. of young women here, And again as we very 24 will mention 25 from people the and was the based prevalence on case was was that 1 30-fold kind of a range, infarction 100,000, certainly of we have per 23 from this there looking realizing when rather, prevalence 5.1 numbers removed 30 percent was 22 example, abnormalities, rate 21 dramatic and that. Turning 18 was incidence was we're one because The population-based 13 the for just valve situation was with a textrafenfloamine, of but or for looking Fen-Phen prevalence looking range and a different valve We are give Fenflordamine 12 1 number change, but, again, consistent with again is that the age these is assumptions of range. consistent This our most the again, our the the numbers Rhe other MI studies that were are thing I all : under 'MOFFITT 45, and 30 percent REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 of the MIS 133 that we saw in And if you down. the take those So it's numerous 6 numerous 7 estimates. 8 and 9 control in we tried to group, 11 population 12 a risk 13 exercise 14 sudden 15 the 16 percent it limitations obtain to vary for can 17 the the younger 19 that data 20 don't think that 21 risk factors for 22 course, 23 other this or 25 adverse morning women under disapproved events. summary, this not is an association However, MOFFITT that out 50 the have in collected age 45 I significant And, of incidence. an attempt between even pick they disease. of and especially think them a range that factors. statistics cardiovascular is We know don't in use obesity statistics certainly to that infraction 1 don't we had general myocardial risk of range a true disease. -- In 24 to know heard 50 percent upsets not this cardiovascular for make population populations but to a reasonable This The population-based 18 come There incidence we certainly AERs had 45. compare. over comparing You also of will We had it The population population. age here to our in be a trigger death. hard be conservative. statistics factor dots this. to we're of is variability the compare. to We tried characteristics, to fact over these hard assumptions 10 were out, quite And are reports under ephedra our REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 to prove and estimates that 134 we believe 2 events 3 seizure, 4 consistent 5 expected are in likely to ephedrine users, strokes, 6 7 will 8 consensus and simply in hear with Based on this and our the other 10 information does 11 the 12 alkaloids 13 directed, 14 the 15 of 16 alkaloids, 17 100 mg of 18 all we believe 19 available dietary and and not more than dietary 22 The panel 23 information 24 next 25 again, now, didn't a lot on this but These were over-the-counter MOFFITT I will our between ephedrine when used directed" as according is serving total to limits ephedrine of not more than warnings, over-the-counter products. are containing have read association. appropriate with question you available of alkaloids supplements slide. 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One, 3 that 4 morning, 5 limited 6 this two have shown with to show weight the loss, placebo-controlled study 9 will this be presenting tomorrow, looking supplements at placebo-controlled with or all three, blood and review of these containing 18 about the hypothesis this they are that management. to review right a randomize after study Huber -- and he as I understand, different dietary alkaloids, showed randomized significant weight loss effect on heart rate no significant pressure. So are 16 heard slide studies support ephedrine which are studies three containing there small able 8 that up this are weight were putting as you They for We also of you certainly effective 7 purpose ephedra. but is the there indications? data Well, we believe ephedrine alkaloids the based dietary on a supplements may be useful in weight management. The with user third question, are characteristics? 21 issues about this 22 conclusion 23 absence of 24 between ephedrine 25 adverse events is or data You're from our other consensus clearly MOFFITT is demonstrating dietary when panel used supplements as directed, outcomes going associated to members, that hear but given some our the an association and serious the presence REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 or ct 136 1 absence 2 determined. there 3 was this However 4 lead to serious 5 idiosyncratic 6 reactions 7 recommended 8 ingested acceptable serious overdosing adverse events, reactions and The 10 were sizes 11 consensus 12 the 13 perspective. 14 this 15 of so the study. this after panel I reviewed I don't think 16 sufficient. I think that 17 limitations 18 about 19 from great which the the 25 should any from others are were going the for their to review to present my own quick study several definitive between met was we epidemiological you that study was severe conclusions PPA hemorrhagic stroke study. Finally, dietary at a chance study give prevented association 20 24 use panel have the conclusions. about rare skin stroke our didn't I'll 23 be can very came with hemorrhagic detail. of and/of with as they I understand in 22 overuse including reactions PPA and made aware reached minor may occur allergic serving and cannot food. 9 21 population bt those. this the the panel, other I'd like I think these a lot. We believe supplements contain MOFFITT are containing appropriate consensus to just important; that all statements go through we thought labeling ephedrine directions some of alkaloids and REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 warnings for ct 137 1 the public 2 approved 3 products. as adopted for 4 over-the-counter We also 5 legible 6 purchasing and 7 their by AHPA and product. You'll hear consensus but 9 data available do not 10 with ephedrine alkaloids 11 as a cause 14 show death. was that review pathology that is dietary that consistent supplements an independent be assembled of to Hutchins the a pattern should prior by Dr. containing panel be readily for data We believe pathologic should consumer statement multidisciplinary a clinical the those alkaloids these pathology 8 of that to the to ephedrine believe available similar all to death perform reported to provide a FDA. 15 We also 16 more 17 Institutes 18 Human 19 consider 20 unresolved believe comprehensive of 21 scientific Health, Services and further in order to database, the The Department industry controlled of should work studies to National Health together and to address issues. Our last slide, 22 that preparations that 23 that are without 24 instructions, 25 with claims that marketed contain serving of size achieving MOFFITT we believe that very ephedrine responsible alkaloids and label limitations, an altered strongly or state REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 are of marketed ct 138 1 consciousness 2 drugs 3 excessive should Dr. so-called because they street promote abuse. that I will end and turn it over to 1 [Applause. DR. have the PAGE: first 9 Toxichemica 11 Thank you, I am Norbert going to published literature on the 13 ephedrine alkaloids containing 14 save I'm to 15 products. going I might 17 this 18 you'll 19 hazardous 20 agencies 21 number 22 haven't 23 Administration. 24 knowledgeable 25 risk time to see the from mention Ephedra slide assessments and the been assessments some time. health on has in and Could we I am a partner been I'm the area prepared briefly adverse about effects dietary to I've quite To as ephedra been on the the and a large with doing federal staff one of a I really Drug myself hazard as with The only Food at but allied assessments consider of really Council, been risk the of I am a consultant Education I've the supplements. these that agencies. But MOFFITT very refer this for of Page, speak 12 16 Kimmel. International. I'm time Dr. slide. 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REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 the there ct 145 1 Two serious 2 was an athlete 3 the pathology 4 pathologist, 5 with 6 products 7 were 8 therefore, 9 is with repair. really been there, There had the prior risk factors the association Second 11 infarct. weeks been and that pathology. according and to it 24 hours. a necrosis to In I have But the was no exposure which 12 building and 13 products in 14 had 15 valley, 16 products major the ephedra addition there mentioned. with ephedra is a stroke case The man was but consuming addition to heart it's and 17 So, product there literature 19 one thing 20 out of 21 psychiatric 22 any 23 would 24 of 25 product. is on the that I think the five also of ephedra stand where nor appear cases But these though that may have there MOFFITT are in the other papers not cases is temporal many factors. were in the three and cases history ephedra open the as serious, a previous the many with risk whether in frame overdosing there an He also other out, of products. products, was body the there's conditions, or of this amounts patent case a list intensive ephedra defect, are does in and excessive the a clear This la engaged he's a congenital those a death questionable. 10 role is cardiac a couple within one existing has for other events, to product related to other risk factors a couple dietary REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 had question. relationship been of involved. 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[Applause.] 7 DR. PAGE: DR. KARCH: I'd like to introduce Dr. Steven Karch. 9 10 Steven 11 Francisco. 12 interest 13 deaths, 14 considered 15 extensively 16 parent 17 Karch. I'm I'm is in to confined 19 alkaloids. 20 a cardiac the afternoon. literature the subject San drug-related is text 1997 in my principal of standard is examiner pathologist, on the both My name medical investigation be the in to Good an assistant my textbook generally and it iteration was and quoted in the review. We're 18 going to speak cardiovascular The AERs will 21 Professor Hutchinson. 22 pathologic changes 23 ephedra 24 reported. 25 for reported of 6 8 reasons exposure -- complications be discussed Briefly, or any was MOFFITT is of that for consistent are the shortly he found evidence responsible My own review my comments ephedra by no consistent the any with REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 of epidemic the his deaths findings or 148 1 and I've have 2 the hearts 3 is 4 pathological that of is 6 of published 7 alkaloids 8 cardiovascular 9 contains at C of it and literature percent is than both in new 23 example, 24 much 25 receptors all are review of ephedrine purported 38 or It 40 percent but the a third 24, were this all isomers of of effects is in vitro recent that greater refer only to than does MOFFITT primary reports were occurring synthetic that and the one the 34 ephedrine to studies beta are and phenylpropanolamine. ephedrine for none 19 or to document not research to 21 percent; related a naturally affinity these exerted clearly the case about reading terms to to from fairly entitled literature, 12 of about This 22 is effects which amounting half, considers or complications. 56 citations studies; just clear of my own review clinical with neurologic of textbooks. pseudoephedrine 18 mainly several apparent. on toxic primary almost prospective of FDA docket deals the and features 94 references to examine individuals, the and all to no consistency Of the more these literature and meetings 16 opportunity pathologic Part not the from there 5 10 had the It FDA be equivalent toxicity case and produced. there are demonstrating, lR2S and isomer beta pseudoephedrine REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 for has two and that ct 149 1 conversely phenylpropanolamine 2 In 3 molecular 4 phenylpropanolamine 5 safety spite of all level of In contains 8 and/or For 10 ephedrine 11 combination 12 However, 13 cases is listed 16 source 17 in 18 the 19 of 20 survey what mentions it and and abused, stimulant FDA has other for documents caffeine. are even about ingested. phenylpropanolamine drugs, a 1994 chosen in support was not is with or ephedra down, misleading used in ephedrine no reference the in when phenylpropanolamine FDA says same time simply vasculitis offered the review are likely or contains about inappropriate. 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The 2 citation 82. 3 paper and 4 done normal 5 change sole This it discusses tensive At 7 series a have 9 maximal of done 12 sure 13 instance, 14 pseudoephedrine 15 to 16 recovery 17 pressure, I8 there 19 V02mas. why they weren't there 20 is 21 double-blind, 22 exercising 23 These 24 pseudoephedrine, 25 maximal are in V02maxes pulse to are up and a which for with you, and new, so I'm included. 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And wearing with about and milligrams of change diastolic maximal pulse time, 9 longer. the caffeine I 11 since 12 says 13 ephedrine, 14 sources. 15 literature 16 you 17 taking ia doses note 400 of 19 20 pound, 21 2000 75 milligrams pressure, there was there only of second 22 And 23 she was 24 milligrams also of the was a day The only for was MOFFITT accept The use in the per day FDA of as one of the world And a 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old per day another taking other recovery to cited who was was ten in liberal 14 years. ephedrine overweight no exercised cases ephedrine person third in cardiomyopathy. cigarette-smoking-woman milligrams is no change with have four first for ephedrine. difficult a ephedrine prednisone was reported 375 there they it taken was no change I might the ran of pressure been I think that they having systolic course cardiomyopathy. has fact after particularly milligrams The and an interesting alleging will it achieved and kilometer gear, ran change this a 3.2 combat there cardiomyopathy In ran achieved, find I have in blood only 10 of they was no change a 25 people 25 pounds placebo, There these more 321- taking for eight woman, than two years. 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[Applause.] 9 DR. 10 Dr. 11 you. 12 that 13 Ph.D. Jones, FARBER: and panel in gives first you in 16 recertified board of board four 17 International. 19 associate. times I serve over almost government. 22 director 23 pesticide 24 scientists and 25 regulatory toxicologists, The of the last chief MOFFITT last up here background of experience and in close federal my service division I was probably been chemica of toxicologist in 20 years. toxic years Basically address I have my partner Effects me to as a toxicologist 24 years four Health program. is you, a slide 40 years the in thank my relevant certified Page 21 of certification. 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FDA AER web in inserted the 4 5 own disclaimers unacceptable is required analysis. level for It REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 or the is degree use obvious of 162 ct 1 that not only from 2 between Toxichemicer, 3 causality rating, 4 disagreement 5 reviewers. but There concordance 8 analyzed 9 There by Food lack 10 its outside 11 and Drug rated 12 Food and Drug 13 lack of disagreement firm, also and by the FDA and is with was considerable our between 6 7 the causality and Drug its of experts of outside considerable lack its concordance for 45 percent there opinion AERs that For as attributable. experts. FDA's for the was of AERs outside between as supportive, causal own selected ranking and the considerable a significant the FDA and and Food AERs rated by a 66 percent concordance. 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FDA stated 5 and no action over ago, took first approved 5,000 AERs were that the causal to by Food the against Indeed 6 interesting AER system any connection 8 ephedra products 9 injuries. 10 accurate 11 approximately 1,200 reports in 12 conservative estimate of consumption 13 many 14 1994. billions of are particular that alleged 16 AER file 17 psychotic 18 occur 19 products than 20 serious adverse 21 more 22 conditions, drug 23 concomitant use 24 whose 25 labeling. likely use often clearly and in the of of of MOFFITT unreliable consumption all are only compared to equal to levels products heart serious adverse the excessive against and ephedra of AER file medical exercise, or other substances on the REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 this effects any entire pre-existing in attacks, who conceive Further, a since evidence strokes, in of or were little medications recommended the file ephedra other seen abuse, into there this who do not. result many illnesses not, individuals effects Drug was reports deaths, those was these there's episodes, more serious servings In 15 between other assuming they when by FDA do not support and that aspartame. 7 Even and reported AERs compiled and note product are 164 Finally 1 2 internal 3 Food and 4 "that it 5 effects 6 coincidental 7 the 8 ephedra these Drug, is all in unit concluded reflective at adverse of the occurrence causally related use AERs to an quote, serious spontaneous not that Betz's reported AERs are are Dr. have of note to in the use products." In conclusion requires and an adequate hazard the are scientific causality due and to the And there according the is of key that lastly AERs conclusion label 23 Thank 24 [Applause.] 25 DR. supplements, they risk are when concern ephedrine if safe; they are anything, that is, used instructions. you very HUTCHINS: MOFFITT much. My name is Grover REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 on data causality to for in agree own expressed AERs related that no unreasonable experts incomplete for a level needed cannot and of lack are Even its the evaluation. AERs assessment dietary to data heed use alkaloid-containing support majority risk determine judgmental unreliable unwarranted analysis. of evaluation. 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For each case 17 likely of death and 18 clinical 19 AER to a death cause had anatomic determine to pathology the occurred and routine component 22 institution and 23 the levels 24 in various various For thought of also the attempted autopsy I applied to of record causes of that for in the death. death in our were the the of same reproach information in correlate cause practice the be available probable of to event ephedrine information most of 22 adverse I examined The determination 21 review consumption and pathologic 20 25 from pathology. 13 the did Hopkins primarily heart, on the pediatric see institution I do service I am certified in John that are particularly 11 1961, a professor and based in can Hopkins. service in the of My activities autopsy as you degree currently staff 8 12 and my a medical anatomic 7 10 pathologist here is a using available cases. the group MOFFITT as a whole I sought REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 for likely 166 ct 1 consistent pathologies 2 and 3 there 4 the 5 present 6 information. with particularly was any were 9 reviewed really find quite of One report 11 The remainder were 12 the 22 deaths, 13 average 14 years, 15 decades 16 done. 17 information 18 or most The documented 21 referring 22 to 23 uncertain the had exposure to of alkaloids in in been to the ten was positive MOFFITT of I'll this reports that I two pages of 230 Among length. 12 were from in five cases seven the to 59 fifth had and to man; days and pages. an autopsy the determine whether performed. ephedrine cases; alkaloids that is, and sometime in close This the was well I'm information proximity was cases. specifically in in in thorough, two that those or the case exposure Toxicology 24 of death that these fourth, a patient. in of one third, inadequate here in a range the 12 of the consistency women, Thirteen in death in the autopsy results some intermediate with in was 20 25 35 years was not the such was quite were life. 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The 25 factors which to have an of was done were patient totally MOFFITT coronary valve. on this been congenital for that an autopsy in list was any case Three of since the disease. patients, the first demonstrated arthrosclerosis second the coronary basis information. these myocardium, of left here by coronary of the as simply included of explain 22 report I have two suffered I included know In who had mitral I do not 21 on the the cardiomyopathy. were The capable the 16 the were problems. a malformation was was that of 15 but deaths autopsy a disorder origin fourth out cardiac found an abnormality The four which demise. an abnormal 14 are slides was perfectly hypertrophy and of individuals and were These 10 first congenital problem some general a series by collapse caused up into show The me explained of eight. divided these. three in and significant obstructing had symptoms consistent with REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 the in risk coronary third 168 ct 1 artery disease, 2 Each 3 alkaloids 4 deaths 5 of of these patients for here were presence 8 inflammatory 9 unknown 10 about 11 positive findings two of The one cause. and toxicity, seems caused more appropriate but in my view artery the the the the presence disease. demonstrated This heart. myocardium case had taken case for one however, well-recognized 14 other ephedrine coronary in performed. the autopsy in not by instances reaction was adequately of myocarditis a month taken periods, explained and In 7 had a varying symptoms 6 an autopsy however, since the is an usually of materials day and for did myocarditis of sudden unexpected to attribute the have is a very deaths, outcome a it to that. Four 15 of cases None 16 vascular disease. 17 autopsy performed. 18 very unclear. 19 the 12 most 20 context 21 intercranial 22 of of the The Two of probably 24 dissections. 25 aorta, these the the cerebral had on exposure ones at the One, first an was bottom hemorrhages hemorrhage. and by individuals hypertensive pre-existing in the were the second a carotid occlusion cause. Two of 23 explained information them, aneurysm unknown of were typically This the deaths is a tearing occurs MOFFITT were in the explained of the context by wall of REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 of some aortic the an 169 ct 1 abnormality 2 in in many The found very to of 8 fact far more and These dissection. exposure 11 those 12 cases, 13 doing 14 to 15 their the death in 16 hypothermia to 108 17 phenomenally 18 agents There cases. unfortunate high both to 19 20 radnomyalysis 21 context 22 indication 23 Blood 24 been 25 toxicology first case two cases of that bile and negative, historical information was the and to of to a there in case exposure, REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 the death. were muscle for of to his deaths other exposure really was positive the of listed exposed Again, in who were done. MOFFITT unclear group related a breakdown exercise. was was prior The other extreme aorta autopsy, cases been months is the two not two which form genetic of is a that exercise which He had was It at first was dissection. individuals and least of was of degrees, is aorta me a interesting fasting the is the alkaloids the and there tissues outcomes high. at to in case discovered were temperatures case this ephedrine strenuous for first aortic that wall basis. of to were aortic second connective however, very the the 10 the the history predisposes 9 in probable of of a familial that family weakening that has be dilated strong seems structure instances 3 4 the due in was the the one agent. there but to no had 170 There in will, are a sense 3 necrotizing 4 uncertain cause the early feeding. and infectious to to I have illness because individual related to 14 some days. 15 death at 19 these 20 agents 21 of that these 25 general in here was and with part related the the was flu-like The symptoms. had have been exposure been going a week on for before the was performed. category in it are two was not what the have explained deaths possible cause had of to death exposure remain my view, summary for were least could that stopped and information symptoms problems of in arrive was to in the that category outcomes. In 24 clinical as with Both unexplained explanations the had as to these, at died unclear. pulmonary individuals. 23 of were autopsy a conclusion 22 kind you of alkaloids there final careful and has characterized cardiac The an entity prematurity ephedrine case if child The exposure no autopsy 16 with is She had and is probably of other also 13 18 It deaths, premature this my view The odd old associative intake scant. of a five-day etiology. connection despite sort enterocolitis, maternal 17 two all among death were well-recognized the 22 AERs that found in causes 20 of of I reviewed, the death cases; in c population albeit MOFFITT some are rather REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 uncommon the 171 ct In common. the two cases where 1 others 2 death 3 consistent with general experience 4 you look at information 5 really 6 individual was unexplained really don't In 8 clinical 9 nor 10 ephedrine 11 factor 13 use of 14 explanation evidence to the from death is only ephedrine in that 15 Thank you. 16 [Applause. 17 DR. HUTCHINS: 18 DR. OLNEY: in St. Louis. 21 director of 22 Washington 23 program 24 divisions 25 and I have the the of For in why you the the two of exposure or cases, to causat unexplained ive deaths the be a speculative John Dr. I'm John 30 years' as are Olney Olney, at will Washington clinical listed focusing speak. of University experience service a thirty-year funded now Professor consultation neuroscience MOFFITT group outcome. and research that could psychiatry NIH the of my perspective. 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Twenty 14 ago nerve or 9 conducted or to contribute disorders. REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 they the potential to an 173 ct The 1 evidence 2 adverse event reports 3 alkaloids to nervous 4 of 5 consultants. the adverse 7 examined the 8 of ephedrine 9 or experimental systems disturbances including reports review and identified 12 nervous system. 13 reports because 14 Nevertheless 15 outside 16 them 17 links the 28 adverse event rate they nervous have to the system of each effects humans 19 cases report 20 ephedrine 21 cases 22 disqualified 23 signifies 24 have not identified 25 they can agree agreed alkaloid were due those to that their a single MOFFITT links to Stall and found only linked to both expert ephedrine two of these already This information. adverse it event. 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[Applause.] MR. ADAMS: Adams. I'm a senior Interactive on the 16 the 18 and abuse containing I was ephedrine by references to of ephedra addiction. alkaloids been And case in is abuse research 23 have probably actually 24 Poll which 25 at not you I'm the MOFFITT the data products in several liability of and a typical of vice president Interactive. us, have a principal some of referenced. Harris probably Edgar consultants reports senior heard is Harris because made to I am currently clinical -- outside of at review their one My name president asked FDA and have afternoon. vice liability reports addiction Good Many we conduct heard investigator, the of. I study REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 for of Harris you ct 180 1 investigated abuse 2 hydrocodone 3 principal investigator 4 liability of 5 1,300 in over of 11,000 tramadol subjects. 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REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 an Dawn. consequences example, Dawn two of in the In 80s Dawn ct 186 1 drug 2 in 3 practice; the 4 approve labeling. 5 aspirin twice, 6 aspirin or 7 criteria 8 substance, 9 drugs abuse is a manner defined inconsistent use 10 And Dawn is Dawn. really 12 reasons. 13 intentional 14 It most 15 should be excluded 16 at data There is part of for 17 the one abuse psychic Dawn data effects is 19 enhance any emotional 20 these are actually 21 help study, et cetera, from Three points here. that's 24 episodes 25 was was in Dawn, an increase use of 1989 the MOFFITT abuse of Suicide of drug anytime that what of the abuse. criteria to a drug pain, the an increase in other suicide a variety which or reduced there of the and you look concerns. definition 23 any there diagnostic another 22 for a symptom 18 mental use piece not other three meets or comment. from Other for, take an typically other is any the third useful overdose not And to take technically dependence, are contrary says you marijuana effect, 11 it and that cocaine, these if a day, drugs medical drugs words then in psychic prescription acceptable other aspirin abuse of over-the-counter times heroin, for the of In four use with four for is as the to improve physical state, stay awake, One is, 1998. part of or and relax, Dawn report. -- mid-90s is these You and you can are ephedrine can then see see that a decrease REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 there in ct 187 1 the last two 2 years, You 3 of 4 than 5 third 6 account can Dawn these 0.5 of to 9 the the hospitals rooms, 11 consolidations 12 can see 13 for drugs 14 counter 15 that 16 hospitals 17 the 18 associated 19 abuse is if you like 1,119 the of the is hard look at in warning 23 cases are 24 fact, more 25 comparison, less about a could use of use, at two likely to have half are other years. MOFFITT factor over-the10. So 150 reports in The key is despite the to that consequences by the drug of mentions of substantially, ephedrine attempted attempted the be decreasing. 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Thank 23 [Applause.] 24 DR. panel, the inappropriate same conclusion, 22 25 appear issue by the to would scheduling If expect of the 19 piece consequences were this not abuse on the by the cetera. associated which is off, There's widespread of it going 11 20 on this accounts abuse. events 12 et consequences attempts Finally, red 17,000, The majority suicide acetaminophen conclusion a decline 8 3 that ibuprofen so, 4 see again, you. JONES: for Thank respecting MOFFITT time Adams, and keeping REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 and to things the ct 189 1 concise and the point. Let me turn 4 DR. SALIVE: 5 I have 3 Dr. reports 7 role 8 wanted 9 -- and of to for questions, 11 product adverse 12 the 13 pathologists 14 their 15 dermatologic is same occurs stopped and 16 this, that? DR. 17 fundamental 18 and, yes, 19 there 20 somewhere 21 their the only the any where product, the readminister I won't and ask clinicians there case I FDA report is the the but were were some cardiology. What you're down by Coke were some cases KIMMEL: I do not and whether use product the possible cases the reoccur. possibly about these in I believe FARBER: set DR. then about all rechallenge, with symptoms and in cited of of comment positive event sort cases the some cases NIH. You rev .iewed effects about are Sal .ve, a question. I understood ask there the I'm think talking many, sure anyone many but about decades very, we have has is very the them DR. might 24 be less DR. reasonable SALIVE: KIMMEL: But likely would due few. number off the top I be correct to say I think is a to that chance? certainly assumption. MOFFITT REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 a ago, head. 22 those my co11 eagues Marcel coincidental 10 23 to Salive. 6 25 to of ct 190 DR. 1 2 did 3 probably when FARBER: there was gave that in the to AER a high probability. DR. KIMMEL: The problem 5 DR. FARBER: Frankly, DR. KIMMEL: It that we rechallenge with we -- there weren't many of them. 7 8 with 9 larger dechallenge strokes, 11 is 12 don't is, the with fact alone for adverse that you from number. which events don't was like have an MI. The problem a much MIS and another So it's -- hard there and I think. what 15 DR. SALIVE: The I was speaking of. DR. KIMMELL: 16 products and 17 that the product 18 for those types 19 isolation 20 dechallenge 21 know 22 strokes. of then at acute not cases of JONES: 24 DR. FARBER: those MI. I mean, events I think rechallenge of the you product stop MI, does in other happen helpful. the that mean words, in obviously And recurrent I don't MI or Farber. Page points dechallenge/rechallenge MOFFITT that time, Dr. if another particular DR. of the from But have a particular is any was of challenge Right. don't 23 most a small course dechallenge 13 is of number 10 14 analysis a dechallenge 4 6 25 I the out to me that situations REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 in it was ct 191 1 generally .L the an allergic phenomena DR. JONES: Dr. DR. BURSTEIN: NIH. I have that was reported in AER. 4 c Center 6 regarding 7 specifically 8 you 9 tested because 10 looked at 11 also 12 some of 13 product. at some of the just clarify 14 15 study. 16 of 17 commercial kinetic study of White that some of therapies supplement product study studies that caffeine my data pertain It have on the me get did was products contain ma huang. called the that depending Let Could product that Right. Page colleagues. versus may differ The White a dietary and products Dr. presented, I know PAGE: Okay. you specific entity Clinical for me the kinetics DR. Burstein, a question the herbal the Aaron for single contain Burstein. to was on the the use the ma huang. 18 19 h" DR. BURSTEIN: 20 that 21 the 22 products study refer to same group, with it later goes 24 DR. BURSTEIN: point out on to the entity study authors product in in combination caffeine. DR. to that as a single 23 25 I believe PAGE: that That's So, that MOFFITT /_“_., correct. slow I think that absorption rate REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 . ..I _,c ,,.,. ” .._ is important has only ct 192 1 been documented 2 you 3 hypothesis for administer of these is absorption between the those single entity products with that the caffeine such that there's combination product and caffeine the actually speeds really products when to rate no difference and synthetic ephedrine. DR. reason I didn't that 10 much all PAGE: the You probably really about emphasize the same is are it. absorption. probably right. That's We really So I think a conservative the know call them approach on it. 11 12 DR. JONES: 13 DR. SCHWETZ: 14 quick ones for 15 selected for 16 analysis published 17 could into that 20 selected whole group from 21 March of 23 24 deaths 25 in March in I have of And reported the are the the two 22 deaths results of that they someplace your record? The AERs that KIMMEL: I think 22 deaths were we reviewed included and they came from in were 22 deaths were the -- it was '97. DR. FARBER: the 276 AERs reported of questions, How were review? or three that. DR. in Schwetz. Hutchins. DR. HUTCHINS: 19 22 your be put 18 Dr. Dr. this year. MOFFITT The They out were not about Food selected, REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 total in Drug they ct 193 1 were the total 2 DR. 3 the number 4 Are those 5 among seven these of deaths SCHWETZ: 7 deaths Yeah, from that were, but 8 DR. I do not KIMMEL: 9 March 10 recall 11 attributable 12 just the attributable, 13 that were provided 14 think it 1997, if seven 17 submitted 18 these went not 19 21 completed 22 submit 23 has to 25 Hutchins. this this morning. morning was be my assumption all deaths I don't the felt deaths. way at the record that all March since specific We didn't through -- '97, they were look at all in I deaths fact, I 1999. And my other more included recall reviewer by FDA from that sure. we looked is question information regarding that your is can be evaluation of records? HUTCHINS: 11 cases that in DR. 24 for all there first that know the SCHWETZ : DR. on the would correct. which all to death 20 I'm in DR. whether I remembered to It It amongst 15 16 AERS. information referred DR. HUTCHINS: they the I thought the were in 22? 6 7 number do with for that the a few next I looked 11, I have denominator. MOFFITT written but a brief at. report I haven't I would be happy days. SCHWETZ: the I have one other Thank question you REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 Dr. that to 194 1 Several 2 fact 3 but that people there how does 4 are that DR. several KIMMEL: basis 6 submitted 7 plus 8 average servings per 9 assuming normal use, 10 directions, 11 I can 12 estimate the we were in the the docket able to you survey of 13 person DR. assuming see like to 15 you can time it if 16 how many people 17 use? you calculate 18 DR. 19 at 20 days 21 and amount 22 use prescription 23 doing 24 try 25 prescriptions all. This exposed the are average you would from I don't have it an estimate on total dose per records the of can't It for number but are one-time what an of with events I'd users else do they from number and just but so that that this of total you drug number REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 would in AERs where or person doses like written. MOFFITT And it's know a prescription of time. record tell is assessment to the exposure day. an essentially to users, is sizes days. for You purely serving like, need KIMMEL: servings person person on the been according the multi-time same type estimate use year done of we could how many people based of if has number So, per was average day. SCHWETZ: 14 total the denominator? which calculate details the calculation was to servings into we calculated show to billion The data to made reference translates 5 of have of they ct 195 1 There 2 person level 3 duration, 4 a one 5 as the 6 22 month no individual data. There's so we can's slice total follow-up JONES: level information that This over number data of or on time all. exposure the as the DR. not of with periods patient assess amount denominator 7 8 is is the and purely 22 months events in those numerator. Dr. Philen, did you have a question? 9 DR. PHILEN: 10 DR. JONES: 11 One question 12 for taking 13 recommendations 14 the 15 recommendation, 16 has 17 studies No. No? then some effort basis there for been done 18 AUDIENCE to 19 council 20 actually the 21 scientific question. 22 and they 23 question 24 that Michael 25 talk tomorrow, of because four from know what times related clinical PARTICIPANT: Committee a legal a day, compounds, trial, dosing probably it was McGuffin, don't done President I would MOFFITT If you of AHPA, question I helped and to respect? Ephedra kind I know drawn AHPA dosing 25 milligrams, that that I comment I wanted a controlled in me. labeling so forth. the is from toward and was Okay. please, rather put the know several of respectfully the I'm and that that panel a together answer years AHPA, to ago. is request REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 is that I know going to we wait ct 196 1 until he talks, 2 he can DR. 3 information 4 my interpretation 5 counter 6 day, 7 total ephedrine 8 sorry if 9 report KIMMEL: from dose instance of 11 and she 12 which 13 alkaloids in 14 ephedrine equivalent 15 would 16 that 17 the 18 personal it well 25 milligrams be 11.75. is it not you it of was least as high in point JONES: it This is drawn who wrote less than and I don't is from ephedrine remember up total ephedrine but it's really those the product feeling essentially So for a potency my personal fact in I'm 34 milligrams, I think That -- relative add a last Dr. nd over-the-counter So at is lower than my own sort total reasoning. my reason sorts of of for data as as evidence. Other 23 [No response.] 24 DR. come if product 22 25 an example, of times Enchiosa, is terms Over-the- six the products. clinical was -- that but in addition wrong comment over-the-counter is, In a little up to 150 milligrams. was, the DR. 21 is gives product 19 asking reasonable. being pseudoephedrine actually you this alkaloids. for give of FDA did this I can issue. standpoint I pronounce for that scientific of 10 20 But hot ephedrine total address to the questions JONES: microphone MOFFITT from the Questions and identify from panel? the yourself floor? Please please. REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 . .” _, ,.. .^ ct 197 1 2 MR. REINHART: for Pure Foods. 3 DR. 4 the 5 unless 6 would 7 information 8 meeting 9 clarity. panel to Dr. I have JONES: which him is 10 group done, 12 meta analysis 13 It 14 here. seems or of that 15 DR. 16 meta analysis. 17 summary, there's 18 analysis really Per nothing are 20 DR. statements is 22 other 23 some types 24 better 25 would that studies. term If of We did there MOFFITT NIH estimates analysis a trial, -- should DHHS and summary meta be worth So you are would although to has one your rigorous appropriate the method call of it per a se. randomized need seek literature? analyze to to formal I would meta you the clarity, do any series to KIMMEL: of like speak applicable MR. REINHART: as part criteria I can case questions and published analysis 19 21 to is The for reviewed KIMMEL: presenting clear specifically intend peer meta panel People Schwetz. your not Looking do you is question. by the MR. REINHART: 11 is his we would Dr. address question restate where for that should presented Reinhart, a question you to Jeffrey The panel Schwetz's like Yes, Meta trials. double blinds. of consensus our be considerations and others are, for be helpful I would REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 for feel lack that of I think caution a that that I ct 198 1 think 2 useless. meta analysis 3 case MR. REINHART: 4 could, 5 the 6 scientific 7 those you context of the series Backing characterize your FDA's agreement? or essent up from method Doctor of ially meta analysis analysis within nonsignificant Would you say you Could you restate for fulfilled the quest criteria? 8 9 for DR. I'm not KIMMEL: quite 10 sure I understand MR. REINHART: 11 come reasonably 12 significant close scientific 13 DR. 14 I'm 15 significant 16 maybe 17 that ia agreement." to not sure there your the FDA's FDA says analysis not is sure the on the a definition "significant Next question, 21 MS. FUGH-BERMAN: Adriane JONES: reports and in 24 included in the 25 But I'm Thank Health the analysis of DR. 23 which can. 20 Women's of panel MR. REINHART: National doctrine or analyses particularly MOFFITT I was not aware scientific please. Fugh-Berman, There literature I have curious answer you. Network. medical and of so I can't 19 22 fulfill definition agreement else is Did I'm scientific someone it? agreement? KIMMEL: what ion? that seen about are this one case REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 a number were not afternoon. that was of ct 199 1 left out 2 And 3 case 4 Thiaharates 5 wrote of Dr. Karch's I was wondering, of the 6 DR. 7 a cardiomyopathy. a finally got 9 cardiac pathologist and I've 11 It's 12 cardiomyopathy 13 the 14 course, the a chance garden them to 15 not 16 shown to 17 correct other ia referring 19 have a history 20 report with to 21 the Dr. Theohardies a cardiac pathologist. same case, of me if DR. 22 have 23 you're right, 24 you've got cardiac you PAGE: reviewed to it's pathologist. care Well, the medical but I'd not paper but disease. I would records, be happy not it to with and, had I would it And of been like was 23-year-old see any clear, included I believe to to pretty that's And that not pathologists. of speaker. it's and is and Right, you I slides cardiac why former because them that's a cardiac the the seen the since myocarditis. examine to by with it a florid MS. FUGH-BERMAN: out it. I left myocarditis, spite left familiar about who has and he's is to variety in you're Well, It why you was published editor KARCH: shown list, that I know to on cardiomyopathies. Karch, 23-year-old a letter report Dr. which 10 25 the to Dr. Page did I have not the it. just indicate that and a I don't think take a look at I what offer. I did have MOFFITT that listed, by the way, as my REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 i ct 200 1 number one 2 case DR. 3 aspect about 4 investigator 5 to 6 and we maybe 7 the bottle 8 death 9 investigator pick as you FARBER: that case. went into up samples, that pseudoephedrine 11 is 12 calculations 13 regards 14 insignificant 15 pseudoephedrine 16 wonders 17 particular another When the the of young only that sample was analyzed and are assumed at levels off shown was not where the urine in sample. here. The product 20 Ripped Fuel 21 once 22 the product 23 and not which twice that in is to his a day that in you're only urine the his and Drug contain And Tufts this of ephedrine, One from in that an interesting to said recommended case. being was he had confused Twinlabs been dosages. contains in almost urine. implicated saying a Food or I admit sister was before from coming is was he found, whatsoever. the It that that try death, found ephedrine to by negligible found apartment that professor almost Drug somewhat ephedrine MS. FUGH-BERMAN: taking Is that pseudoephedrine ephedrine? 24 DR. plain or taken made by the some very and bottle as an ephedrine-related to or Food open and not interesting men's logically he was using 19 25 There's that described 18 saw. the sort and 10 probably and FARBER: simple, the MOFFITT It's sample in the AER record. was picked up and REPORTING ASSOCIATES (301) 390-5150 It's analyzed