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Is it okay to chew caffeine gum to ward off a withdrawal headache?

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Yes: Chewing gum releases saliva and helps decrease cavities. Make sure the gum does not contain a sugar because the sugar will feed the bacteria that cause cavities.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/13/2014

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I just gave up caffeine/soda a couple of days ago and the withdrawal headaches from not having it persists. What can I do to combat them?

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Drank high amount of caffeine for a week consistently then stopped . Today's my 4th day of no caffeine and withdrawal headaches. When will it stopp ?

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I consume 40mg of caffeine (at once) each day. Is that amount enough to cause a headache several hours later from withdrawals or the caffeine itself?

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I know caffeine withdrawal can cause headaches & nausea, but can someone who is used to having caffeine in small amounts & who normally drinks just water have those issues if they drink A LOT more caffeine in a week than they are used too?

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I attempted to quit my daily routine of drinking coffee. How do I get rid of my headache from caffeine withdrawal?

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