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I think i might have drank too much coffee. i'm experiencing hallucinations, head ache, irregular heartbeat. what to do? i can't stop drinking coffee.

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Drinking too much co: Drinking too much coffe can have a lot of side effect, but I am not aware of hallucination . All what u need to do is cutting down on u intake , perhaps to two cups a day , and doing it gradually.

Answered 5/6/2016

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Some studies say so: There aren't a lot of studies examining side effects and high caffeine intake; however, some articles say caffeine can trigger hallucinations, even in normal volunteers. You might consider decreasing comsupmtion. Links to studies below: http://apt.Rcpsych.Org/content/11/6/432.Short http://www.Sciencedirect.Com/science/article/pii/s0191886908004121 http://www.Springerlink.Com/content/m10u261247624.

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No need to stop: Excess coffee can cause extra systoles, and thus a seemingly irregular heart beat, headaches are usually eased with caffeine, but hallucinations do not fit. Are you sure this is a coffee category or should we evaluate a different situation. Do you have atrial fibrillation or another primary cardiac arrhythmia, do you have a thyroid issue, do you have new medications? Get this diagnosed.

Answered 11/12/2012

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