AIIMS Doctor Warns: Stamina Booster Drug Blocks Heart, Causes Severe Damage

• A Haryana wrestler suffered heart blockage after misusing a BP-raising drug (mephentermine sulfate) to boost stamina.
• The drug, used for very low BP emergencies, increases stress hormones, giving a false sense of strength and stamina.
• Prolonged misuse led to weakened heart muscles, a large blood clot, and reduced heart pumping capacity to 20%.
• Doctors warn mephentermine can cause high BP, irregular heartbeat, stroke, heart failure, and sudden death.
• Despite being a prescription drug and WADA-banned, it's easily available without prescription, leading to widespread misuse.