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On a side note, why does the following always get disclosed as a downside? >Besides the psychoticlike effects, ketamine can raise blood pressure and heart rate
by aantix 12y ago
On a side note, why does the following always get disclosed as a downside?
>Besides the psychoticlike effects, ketamine can raise blood pressure and heart rate.
Doesn't exercise or even caffeine do the same? Is it even worth mentioning this side effect unless it's for an abnormally long period?
- nerfhammer 12y agoIf you already have problems with either of those you would want to know about them being possible side effects
- tesq 12y agoWhy mention the "psychoticlike" effects? Don't sleep or alcohol do the same? Psychotic effects can have lasting mental damage to those susceptible to mental illness, just as heightened blood pressure and heart rate might be a problem for someone susceptible to cardiovascular disease. Being treated for severe depression means you are susceptible to mental illness, and the chances that you're getting adequate exercise or eating food that isn't killing you are incredibly slim. You're also probably on medications that make you tired, hungry and alter your metabolism in mysterious ways. These are the considerations you and your doctor have to take into account when devising a treatment plan. The full disclosure of side effects will help.
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- refurb 12y agoIncreases in either heart rate or blood pressure are major cardiovascular risks. There were a couple drugs that went through the FDA a couple years ago that didn't get approved because they increased blood pressure. Exercise does increase blood pressure, but it's not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Don't know the details about caffeine, but I would assume the risk isn't that great.