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What is Caffeine?
Caffeine is a mild stimulant found in a range of popular drinks such as tea, coffee, and carbonated soft drinks. It has positive effects on mental alertness and concentration. Overuse can cause anxiety and insomnia, however. Some 90% of Americans use caffeine every day.
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47 patients in the community are taking or have taken Caffeine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 17 | 36% |
| Other | 8 | 17% |
| General health | 4 | 8% |
| Don't know | 3 | 6% |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 3 | 6% |
| Headache | 2 | 4% |
| Bowel problems | 2 | 4% |
| Brain fog | 1 | 2% |
| MS | 1 | 2% |
How long current patients have been taking Caffeine or how long patients were taking Caffeine before stopping.
Results from 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Slight | 50% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Can't tell | 50% | 1 |
Fatigue
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 67% | 2 |
| Mild | 33% | 1 |
| None | 0% | 0 |
Top reported side-effects include: Heart racing (tachycardia), Insomnia, Headaches
Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.