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On 4 April 2006, we received this note from D. in Massachusetts concerning their use of sucralose.

"I am on a low-sugar, low-carb diet. In an effort to reduce my calorie and sugar intake, I eliminated soda, replacing it with flavored waters like Fruit 2-0 and others. Now, you have to understand, I was a heavy soda drinker prior to starting the diet. Yesterday, I consumed six 20-oz Fruit 2-0s over the course of the day. I thought, "Hey! No calories! That has to work!"

Sure enough. Last night I had explosive diarrhea, couldn't sleep much, and this morning and all day, I have had horrible stomach pains. At one point, I felt like I was going to pass out today. I woke up this morning with a migraine.

I'm done with Splenda. I bought a box of stevia this morning.

Feel free to post this story. I hope others read this and avoid Splenda."

Thank you D. for sharing your story with our visitors.

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.