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I have anxiety. can drinking coffee make you have anxiety due to all the caffeine, and make you feel dizzy? like the jitters?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Caffeine ; anxiety: Yes. Of course.

Answered 12/15/2013

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Dr. Tod Haller answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Absolutely: Caffeine can definitely do those things!

Answered 3/10/2016

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Dr. Elizabeth Coleman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Coffee and anxiety : Coffee contains caffeine, a direct stimulant of brain, heart, and muscle. Feeling anxious, "jittery", trembling, increased heart rate, and G.I. Upset may occur in people who are sensitive to caffeine, or who drink it in high amounts. Other beverages containing caffeine include cola, tea, and some "energy drinks" over the counter medications may also be caffeinated so read labels carefully.

Answered 6/5/2016

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