Caffeine Overdose
Definition
Symptoms
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
warning signs
Prevention
Underlying Cause
caffeine withdrawal
Caffeine Overdose Home Care
Home care
for a
caffeine
overdose includes:
Reduce
caffeine
consumption.
Switch to decaffeinated soft drinks.
Avoid mixing
caffeine
other stimulants that can worsen symptoms, such as:
Nicotine
Alcohol
Decongestants
Allergy
medications
Amphetamines
Diet pills
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Caffeine Overdose Home Care: Warning Signs
Related Conditions
Drug side effect
Muscle twitches
Tremors and shakes
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BP Checkup
Anxiety
Palpitations
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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Lovallo WR, Farag NH, Vincent AS, Thomas TL, Wilson MF. Cortisol responses to mental stress, exercise, and meals following caffeine intake in men and women. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2006 Mar;83(3):441-7.
