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What Causes An Elevation In The Heart Rate While Using Methamphetamine?

Hi sometimes my heart reate rises on it's on I've done some meth and my heart rises I pre and very little comes out but I still feel like I have to pee I passed gas and a little came out what should I be aware of for cardiac arrest or any signs of sudden death
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Methamphetamine is a stimulant. In increases the stress on the heart and increases the heart rate and blood pressure. It also can cause stress and perhaps increased bladder tone. Signs of death are not noticeable by the person dying. This is an indication for addiction treatment.
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What Causes An Elevation In The Heart Rate While Using Methamphetamine?

Methamphetamine is a stimulant. In increases the stress on the heart and increases the heart rate and blood pressure. It also can cause stress and perhaps increased bladder tone. Signs of death are not noticeable by the person dying. This is an indication for addiction treatment.