Caffeine Overdose; How would you know if you have it?

Caffeine jitters is common for those who overdose and the most common symptoms are nervousness, restlessness, rapid heartbeat, insomnia, excitement and flushing of the face.

For those who go overboard and take larger amount, depression, mania, hallucinations, disorientation, and psychosis may occur. In cases of extreme overdose, death is possible.

Take a look if you're suffering from any of these overdose symptoms:

Central

• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Restlessness
• Confusion
• Delirium
• Headache
• Insomnia

Visual

• Seeing flashes

Ears

• Ringing

Skin

• Increased senitivity to touch or pain

Muscular

• Seizures
• Trembling
• Twitching
• Overextension

Heart

• Rapid heartbeat
• Irregular rhythm

Gastric

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting (possibly with bloog)

Respiratory

• Rapid breathing

Urinary

• Frequent Urination

Systemic

• Dehydration
• Fever

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