I am in college and in order for me to stay awake I have been using caffine pills, energy drinks, and coffee. Is it safe and if not I can't stop because I am addicted to them!
2006-11-14 18:21:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
And now, a reasonable answer:
Caffeine, has been studied VERY extensively and no significant long-term problems have been found. It IS a drug and if you take to much you will be uncomfortable, maybe really uncomfortable. (it starts with the shakes and an upset stomach and gets worse from there. A severe anxiety attack is a possibility.) A lethal dose for a human is about 150 cups of coffee is a short period of time (or the equivalent from pills, etc.) That's hard to do...
It can exacerbate other conditions, in particular stuff like acid reflux or ulcers, but it has also been shown to apparently have some minor beneficial effects. Still, the amount you're apparently taking is probably not healthy because its likely messing up your sleep, at least.
Caffeine addiction is real, but its fairly easy to get over. You can go cold turkey and be miserable for up to two weeks (mostly lethargy and killer headaches), or you can ease yourself off of it.
The wikipedia page on caffeine is pretty good...
2006-11-14 18:42:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jim S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any drug is safe..Every drug has some kind of side effect..Even the ones that suppose to make us feel better..One of the dangerous side effects in caffeine pills is staying awake too long. Staying awake too long is dangerous for our body..Because our body needs sleep to keep us energize throughout the day and to keep us focused with an open mind threw out the day at school. Our body needs at least 8 hours a sleep a day..I think you need to talk to your school counselor about getting help for your problem before it leads to something more dangerous for you.
2006-11-14 18:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by goodies100 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-15 11:45:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you cant stop then you will go COOCOO :) .... you will start seeing things ... you need to get at least 6 hours of sleep per day .. if your time is short then at least give urself a 4 hour sleep .. tahst the least you could do!!!
2006-11-14 18:24:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being addicted in itself is a dangerous side effect, yes caffine is bad for you, it raises your heart rate and can in time dammage your heart, and kill you.
2006-11-14 18:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
caffeine is bad for you - it can lead to heart problems. consider with caution and see your dr
2006-11-14 18:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-14 18:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋