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Can caffeine make your chest have a tight pulsating feeling even the next afternoon/day ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Caffeine: Yes, caffeine can give a tight chest. This can be especially true if you drink energy drinks which have caffeine equal to three cups of coffee

Dr Juchau and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/9/2014

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