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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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| Condition | Members | Success |
| Migraine Headaches | 781 |
77% |
| Fibromyalgia | 10 |
80% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 9 |
78% |
| ADHD / ADD | 8 |
100% |
| Depression | 6 |
100% |
Overall, 78% (850
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Caffeine Reviews
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Helps sometimes.
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worked but the heart doc pulled me off it
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I was advised to drink a cup of coffee a day so I switched from tea and since doing this I have avoided a migraine for nearly 2 years... I'd say have one very strong cup a day... It works for me!
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in combination with aspirin
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every morning
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Helps but doesn't take the pain away
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I have been using caffeine to help treat migraines for years- seems to help speed medication along.
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I definitely feel it when I haven't had caffeine.
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Works pretty well most of the time... but when not used, causes worse migraines. Also accessibly causes extreme anxiety attacks.
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I most definitely limit my caffeine to no more than 10 mg. a day. This seems to work.
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coffee/ caffeine and mood...
Good info!!!!!! I have very limited amounts of caffeine in my diet, hardly any at all really, except from tea....glad to know my taste buds did me... [More] -
coffee/ caffeine and mood...
there may be a link between caffeine and depression... The exact relationship between caffeine and depression isn't clear. There's no evidence that... [More] -
coffee/ caffeine and mood...
The following are commonly attributed to over-use of caffeine: 1. Stimulates your heart, respiratory system, and central nervous system. 2. Mak... [More] -
Does caffeine or coffee affect Coumadin?
The following foods should be limited, since they also can effect warfarin therapy: caffeinated beverages (cola, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chocolat... [More] -
Does caffeine or coffee affect Coumadin?
One more question... Which affects Coumadin, coffee or caffeine, or is it both? [More]
