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I'm trying to stop drinking coffee. how long will it take to be "off" of coffee, and free of caffeine withdrawal symptoms?

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Depends: It depends how long you have been a coffee drinker.

Dr Young Jr agreed

Answered 5/9/2017

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Couple weeks: The worst of caffeine withdrawal is usually over in 3-5 days (severe headache, irritability, lethargy, low energy), but can last a few weeks in some people, but generally gets better day by day.

Answered 12/2/2013

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