Question 1

how does caffeine affect medication?

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Caffeine: It can increase potency & side-effects of stimulant medications, and lower efficacy of sedating medications.

Question 2

does caffeine affect everyone the same?

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See below: Yes, usually it does. The degree of effect depends on previous use of caffeine, genetics, among other factors. Caffeine is a stimulant and should be avoided prior to bedtime.  Please consult your doctor for specific details if you are having symptoms in regards to caffeine consumption.

Question 3

explain the problems with caffeine use.?

Accepted Answer

Stimulant: Caffeine is both a stimulant and a weak diuretic. Most people are unaffected with the doses of caffeine found in coffee, chocolate and sodas. However, caffeine may trigger underlying cardiac arrhythmia issues ie. Palpitations, svt, atrial fibrillation or ventricular arrhythmias. As a diuretic, it can cause dehydration.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: caffeine use?

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Caffeine is stimulan: Caffeine is a stimulant.Recently may have adopted extremely high levels of caffeine which may cause heart palpitations, especially with young people who buy it at the gas stations. This may be dangerous.  A regular cup of coffee in am is ok, but not 2 or 3 cups.

Question 5

my wife thinks i should see someone for my caffeine use. should i?

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Depends: Depends on how much caffeine you are using. If you are using up to 4-6 cups a day, that should be ok unless you are having side effects from it. If you are using it because you are excessively sleepy, and especially if you are still sleepy despite the caffeine, you should see a sleep medicine physician for sleepiness.

Question 6

does nescafe or caffeine affect for bieng pregnant, and from how many months should i stop caffeine to don't affect for being pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Caffeine can affect pregnancy.  It is particularly important in the first trimester, so you should avoid caffeine preferably before you become pregnant, but certainly once  you do.  Likewise and even more important is to avoid nicotine during this time.

Question 7

how does caffeine affect you skin?

Accepted Answer

Causes drying: Because caffeine acts as a diuretic (makes you urinate) it can cause dry skin. Small amounts should not be a problem but large amounts can cause significant drying of the skin.

Question 8

anyone know about vivarin (caffeine) use?

Accepted Answer

Vivarin (caffeine): Non-prescription stimulant used to provide energy and weight control but with troublesome side -effects upon continued use (heart, blood pressure, mental acuity, etc.).

Question 9

link between caffeine use, mood disorder?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Caffeine being a stimulant, can elevate mood.

Question 10

how does caffeine affect motor coordination?

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Depends on amount: Caffeine is a stimulant.  Small amounts can improve alertness and motor function.  High doses can cause tremors and excessive movements.  Different people have different reactions.  Usual coffee contains 120mg per cup.  A large starbucks can have 320mg.  A large cola has 80mg but energy drinks can have 250mg.  Be careful how much you are taking.

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