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Why does a jolt of strong coffee make me need to go to the bathroom?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Caffeine: Caffeine is a strong diuretic. That is, it makes you urinate.

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Answered 6/10/2012

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