Effects of methylphenidate and MDMA on appraisal of erotic stimuli and intimate relationships
European Neuropsychopharmacology December 4, 2014 Yasmin Schmid, Cédric M. Hysek, Katrin H. Preller et al. 39 citations
Methylphenidate mainly enhances dopamine neurotransmission whereas 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, "ecstasy") mainly enhances serotonin neurotransmission. However, both drugs also induce a weaker increase of cerebral noradrenaline exerting sympathomimetic properties. Dopaminergic psychostimulants are reported to increase sexual drive, while serotonergic drugs typically impair sexual...