Caffine Overdose?!
Question:
Caffine Overdose?
I have consumed the following in the past 2-3hours: 1-Monster Energy XXL: 24-ounce 1-200mg NoDoz and 1-Red Bull Energy drink. I am now experiencing a quicker heart beat, shakiness a mild headache and am starting to break out. What if any danger should I be concerned about.
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Caffeine is a central nervous system and metabolic stimulant,[23] and is used both recreationally and medically to reduce physical fatigue and restore mental alertness when unusual weakness or drowsiness occurs. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system first at the higher levels, resulting in increased alertness and wakefulness, faster and clearer flow of thought, increased focus, and better general body coordination, and later at the spinal cord level at higher doses.[24] Once inside the body, it has a complex chemistry, and acts through several mechanisms as described below.