Side effects of stimulants

If an athlete after consuming stimulants performs under severe circumstances eg long periods and or in the heat, the athlete's body heats up intensively and due to influence of stimulants it may become difficult for the human body to coold down. The cardiovascular system and other vital organs also start malfunctioning by the use of stimulants and in some cases may lead to death. Other potential harmful effects of stimulants are listed below:

- Loss of appetite
- Insomnia (loss of sleep)
- Euphoria
- Hallucinations
- Trembling
- Restlessness, agitation, tenseness
- Hypertesion
- Palpitation and hearth rhythm disorders
- Hyperthermia (increased body temperature)

Reference::: NADA :: National Anti Doping Agency from: http://www.nada.nic.in/View/Prohibited.aspx