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'''Muscle spasms''' can be described as an experience where one undergoes a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle | '''Muscle spasms''' can be described as an experience where one undergoes a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles. | ||
The term most commonly refers to a muscle cramp which may | The term most commonly refers to a muscle cramp which may be accompanied by a sudden burst of pain, but is usually harmless and ceases after a few minutes. There are a variety of other causes of involuntary muscle contractions which may be more serious, depending on the cause. | ||
===Psychoactive substances=== | ===Psychoactive substances=== | ||
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: |