What are the side effects of pure ephedrine hcl when taken maximum once or twice in a week, when Im really required to be in my best form? Iam not a sports person. Iam a post graduate engineering student. I have depression (under control now).It has to be noted that the depression was due to a valid reason which is still prevalent. Since the source/cause for depression wasnt eliminated, Im still on medication. Iam taking fluoxytene, lamotrigine and lithium . I needed a stimulant for studying normally as before(Iam sincere and passionate about studies). I used modalert(modafinil) but it hardly works even with higher dosage. So I feel that my condition (mainly bcoz of the fact that there is no chance of me abusing the medicine) warrants me to use a stimulant like ephedrine hcl. Iam confiding in you the fact that I have already purchased it online paying a high price. Please counsel me whether on not ephedrine will interfere with the medication I take or complicate my present situation. Apart from mild depression Im a very healthy induvidual. I have never touched alcohol or tobacco or any such item. Iam againt the concept of generating unreal euphoria through drugs. Please guide me.