Can marijuana cause tachycardia or been know to cause spasming or tremors?
ABSOLUTELY! The drug in marijuana (THC) exerts profound effects on the brain and various other organs. When THC reaches your brain, it binds to cannabinoid receptors by mimicking anandamide, a neurotransmitter in your brain which affects your emotional state. When this occurs, your brain releases other neurtransmitters, the primary ones being dopamine (responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward); norepinephrine (responsible for feelings of arousal); serotonin (responsible for mood elevation); and GABA (responsible for feelings of relaxation). It also has dramatic effects on your heart muscle, making it beat much faster than normal (known as tachycardia). With that said, the spasms, tremors, and tachycardia are due to the release of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Most people do not have issues with these side effects, but some do. If you are taking ANY other medications, especially ones that affect your brain–spasms, tremors, and tachycardia can be greatly increased and
