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On 7 June 2005, we received this note from P.W. of Laurel, MD, concerning their use of sucralose.

"After experiencing several headaches during the week following the start of using Splenda in my iced tea, I went to my doctor. The headaches did not respond to regular or extra strength aspirin. My doctor asked if I had changed any of my eating habits or added anything new because he couldn't determine a cause for the headaches. I said that I hadn't because, at the time, I didn't consider adding an artificial sweetener instead of granulated sugar to be a change. He suggested that it might be stress-related. I knew this was not the case as I was currently experiencing the joys of a new job I love and a new relationship. I was very happy.

It occured to me afterward to consider the Splenda. I decided to check online and put in "splenda use and headaches." I was surprised and relieved to find that others had experienced similar symptoms after ingesting Splenda in some form. I stopped drinking the tea sweetened with Splenda and went back to regular granulated sugar. The headaches ceased.

Some people may have a sensitivity to the main ingredient in Splenda--sucralose. Maybe that should be studied further or included in some form of warning on the label."

Thank you P.W. for sharing your story with our visitors.

Editor's Note: We believe that warnings on labels are only effective when they disclose the risks fully. Since most medications require two full page, small print ads in major magazines to cover their side effects and risks, the chances that package labels will ever fully disclose the potential side effects from Splenda (sucralose) are slim. The best defense is awareness and educated consumerism. Know what you're buying.

If you have experienced any side effects, whether you are sure it is Splenda or not, be sure to speak with your physician and discuss all possibilities.