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For what reason can't your drink something with caffeine before a medical test like eeg?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

It depends: It is sometimes helpfull to look at brain acitivy during sleep as well as in the wakefull state. Caffeine might prevent you from falling asleep during the eeg test.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 4/30/2014

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