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Can tremors or body twitching from caffeine withdrawal last longer than two weeks?

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Caffeine withdrawal: Symptoms of caffein withdrawal should resolve by 9 days. If symptoms persist, other causes need to be evaluated.

Answered 4/20/2020

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