Like if at school I do not want to deal with a can of soda but caffeine get rid of headachs, calmes me down, makes me happier, relaxes me, helps me concentrate, and makes me not be shakey. Is there some small pill of caffine or something.
2006-10-24 14:22:00 · 12 answers · asked by Michael F 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If caffeine "sures" your headache, "stops" your shaking, and "calms you down" you are suffering from pretty serious withdrawl symptoms.
Now you're asking people to help you avoid cumbersome delivery systems, and just get the drug without the pleasure of a hot cup of coffee or a sparkley soda.
You can take "No Doz" pills or energy pills, but higher and higher doses will be necessary to cure the headaches and calm the nerves.
whats next then? Will you move up to crystal meth? cocaine?
I'm a complete coffee freak, but I draw the line at getting any stimulant in pill form in most all cases.
2006-10-24 14:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of different types of energy Pills! Chocolate covered coffee or espresso beans (check your local cafe or "hippie store"), No-Doz maybe even Excedrin might even help with the headaches, inturn helping you focus better....BUT PLEASE USE THESE WISELY....it sounds like you are completely addicted, and you are still in school????!!!! Maybe your higher authorities at school won't like you popping pills either. Just be careful. Here is something I pulled off the net: North Carolina Student Killed By Overdose of Caffeine Pills
FROM UNIVERSITY WIRE
Caffeine pills proved fatal last week for Jason Allen, a community college student in North Carolina who swallowed almost 90 pills, the equivalent of about 250 cups of coffee.
While an overdose this severe is rare, many college students misuse caffeine pills because they consider them a harmless way to fight sleep. However, excessive amounts of caffeine can lead to serious health problems, according to Carol Walsh, a doctor and associate professor of pharmacology at Boston University.
"Caffeine pills are commonly available, so some people may not consider them to be very dangerous... Like any medication, though, an overdose is potentially fatal," Walsh said.
Most warning labels on caffeine pills say the drug stimulates the central nervous system and can cause restlessness, nervousness, gastrointestinal disturbances and other problems.
Not only do people risk heart problems if they overdose on caffeine pills, they also risk convulsions. When caffeine inhibits the adenosine reaction, the nervous system becomes overworked. This can lead to excessive neural activity and possibly seizures, Walsh said.
While it's easier to overdose on No-Doz or Vivran than coffee, excessive caffeine is unhealthy in any form, said Betsy Kenrick, a certified registered nurse at Boston Medical Center.
According to Kenrick, it is safe to consume the equivalent of three six-ounce cups of coffee daily. Depending on its strength, a cup of coffee contains between 110 and 150 milligrams of caffeine. A can of soda contains between 30 and 60 milligrams. One caffeine pill contains about 200 milligrams.
[The Daily Free Press, Nov. 3]
2006-10-24 21:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Stormie_Mommie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right that caffeine can have all those effects, in limited amounts. My boyfriend is always in a much better mood after a cup of Gevalia in the morning. Some OTC analgesics are combinations of aspirin and caffeine (like Excedrin, I believe). And No-Doz is just caffeine, I think.
2006-10-24 21:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by wynterwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There ARE caffeine tablets (ask your pharmacist for the generic form), but they tend to give me very bad shakes (although liquid coffee doesn't).
When I was in nursing school, some of us SWORE by chocolate-covered coffee beans, but no more than a small handful (maybe 5-6) or you'll be up till next week Monday,,,,
2006-10-24 21:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes caffeine comes in pill form, usually available at gas stations, and especially at truck stops.
2006-10-24 21:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starbucks is coming out with a caffeine inhaler like you would have for asma . No lie. Check out the company website.
2006-10-24 21:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by Thursdays 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat a chocolate bar lots of caffeine
2006-10-24 21:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by jeanjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there r caffeine pills. No doze and such.
2006-10-24 21:25:05 · answer #8 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres tons of ways, go to www.thinkgeek.com, they have a whole section devoted to cafinated products, i reccomend the foosh mints, 1 mint the equil amount of caffiene as a cup of coffie (100mg). plus i hate coffie so much so their better! atleast for me
2006-10-24 21:25:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have over the counter pills for you at any drug store . ask the pharmacist they will help you
2006-10-24 21:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by robert w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋