What happens in the brain when caffeine is stopped suddenly, which symptoms appear early on, who should reduce intake, and how to taper off gradually without headaches or extreme fatigue.

Suddenly stopping caffeine can cause the brain to go into withdrawal. This happens because caffeine temporarily block receptors, and then when the caffeine is stopped, the brain releases too much of ...

Switch Strips released a comprehensive guide revealing that caffeine withdrawal insomnia extends far beyond the commonly cited 2 to 9 days, with post-acute symptoms potentially lasting 2 to 3 months ...

People who abruptly stop or decrease caffeine intake after consuming it daily may experience symptoms of caffeine withdrawal within 24 hours. A natural mood-booster, caffeine may lower the risk of ...

From espresso to energy drinks to supplements, caffeine comes in many forms, Rula notes. And if you're like most people, you probably enjoy a cup of coffee each morning or a late-afternoon soda to ...

Editor's Note: While onsite at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Medscape spoke with Ali Canton, MD, of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine about the ...

For most people, a productive day can’t begin until they’ve had their morning coffee. In fact, the National Coffee Association found that 67% of American adults have a daily cup. Not into coffee? You ...