[Silent_Tears_17]

is it life threatening or seriously horrible to use ipecac to induce vomiting? Has anyone ever tried it?

[Inedible]

Anything to induce vomiting when it isn't medically necessary isn't good for you in any case. And most of the time even with poisoning, it isn't suggested because a lot of poisons can cause more harm on the way back up.

[lynn P.]

Vomiting too much even without ipecac can cause serious health problems - esophageal erosion, enamel erosion and gum erosion in addition to other problems. Please get help for the bulimia instead. Ipecac isn't standard practice and only should be used under a doctor or poison control advice. If its used too much it can hurt you.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dru...ION=proper-use

On this site it discusses misuse of ipecac:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrup_of_ipecac

It can kill you the first time you use it. Dont touch the stuff.... It is a poison.

[precious things]

Truth- bulimics rarely die from purging but when they do it is usually because of using ipecac. I used it many years ago and it is vile stuff. If you are a regular purger (weekly, daily, etc) this is not the route to go.