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

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Seems to make it worse if I use caffeine on an every day basis but if I use caffeine right when I feel the migraine coming on. It either slows the process down, or stops it. It just depends on how fast I catch the migraine.
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If I miss my coffee, I'm guaranteed a nasty headache.
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Worked once DECREASED because once the caffeine wore off they were exacerbate.
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Caffine like coca cola did work but I only used little amounts. I took 2 excederine with a gulp of coke and it usually broke the headaches with in 15 to 20 minutes provided it wasn't a really horrible one.
keeps me wake some days
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Works, but use moderation.
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It usually works if I take Excedrin Migraine with it.
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Works but I got rebound headaches
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I'm addicted....so if I don't drink coffee, it starts the headache process
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Caffeine seems to take the edge off when I am first getting one
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Discussions

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    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]
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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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