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How do stimulants (like Ritalin) increase heart rate?

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Ritalin or methylphenidate inhibits dopamine transporters and to a lesser extent norepinephrine transporters as well. Increased levels of dopamine at the synaptic cleft due to reduced re-uptake is responsible for the "stimulant" effects of this drug this aiding in better concentration and wakefulness. read more

There are plenty of drugs that are inotropic (i.e. increase the strength with which the heart contracts)- there's a whole family of drugs that do exactly that (cardiac glycosides), catecholamines do the same thing (increase intropy, among other things). read more

Like other stimulants, the effects of MDMA can include increased energy and feelings of well-being. No medical uses. MDMA can increase heart rate and blood pressure. MDMA can increase body temperature. In rare cases, this can lead to liver, kidney, and cardiovascular failure and death. MDMA can cause muscle tension and involuntary teeth clenching. read more

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