Sudafed

So quite by accident I discovered that CVS-brand 12-hour allergy relief tablets (which are equivalent to Sudafed) make an excellent appetite suppressant--for me, anyway. After taking them for a couple days straight, I discovered that I simply wasn't hungry anymore. Thirsty, yes, but there were absolutely zero other side effects. And so I've lost about 10 pounds in the last few weeks.

That's cool, but is this safe? From what I've learned online, Sudafed contains a "synthetic cousin" to Ephedra, which the FDA has banned. But apparently the amount of the ingredient is lower than in the Ephedra weight-loss pills that the FDA targeted. Soooo... what next?

I'm equal parts elated and concerned. I've stopped and started the Sudafed a few times with no noticeable ill effects. If I can drop five more pounds, I'll be very satisfied with my weight and kick the pills for good. I managed to maintain 185 for years and years, so I should be able to maintain 170, right?

Of course, I could keel over at any moment.  Probably I should schedule a check-up with my doctor, just to be on the safe side.