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(also known as Coffee)

Caffeine belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It is used to help restore mental alertness when unusual tiredness or weakness or drowsiness occurs. Caffeine's use as an alertness aid should be only occasional. It is not intended to replace sleep and should not be used regu... continue

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Overall, 78% (850 Members) find Caffeine helpful
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Caffeine Reviews

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i drink about two cups of coffee a day; when i take excedrin for regular headaches, it works like a charm!
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it saved my life in the emergency room twice!
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I didn't use coffee, instead i drank coca cola. This seemed to have some beneficial effects
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Take 2 motrin and a soda (coke) if I wake up in the morning and can tell it is a migraine day..usually works
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I don't drink coffee. Instead I'll use Mt.Dew or Dr.Pepper. The sugar plus caffeine combo works for me.
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When I had a migraine and was at work, I would drink a soda. Helped me to survive until the end of the day when I could go home and collapse.
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Her DR tells her not drink coffee, but, if she doesn't then a migraine starts.
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it worked, but made me really anxious
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A cup of coffee in the morning seems to help if I wake up with a headache, but I have stopped drinking sodas because I thought the caffiene during the day was a contributor. HOWEVER, to drink a coke when I have a headache seems to calm the nausea.
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Helps get meds working faster.
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Discussions

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    The following are commonly attributed to over-use of caffeine: 1. Stimulates your heart, respiratory system, and central nervous system. 2. Mak... [More]
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    One more question... Which affects Coumadin, coffee or caffeine, or is it both? [More]

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