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2 patient evaluations for Caffeine taken for the purpose of 'excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Moderate

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Sep 15, 2016 (Started Jun 30, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Mild (headaches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 200 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 4, 2009 (Started May 12, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Mild (racing heart feeling, thirst)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Side effects: racing heart feeling, thirst

Aug 22, 2008 (Started May 12, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
  • Side effects
    Moderate (racing heart feeling)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Causes calcium loss in bones especially for post-menopausal women,osteoporosis. Patients w/ heart or blood pressure problems usae WITH CAUTION.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: racing heart feeling, thirst
  • 0 helpful marks
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