Caffeine - a nervous system stimulant

Caffeine - a nervous system stimulant

Darrell Miller

06/21/05

Date: June 21, 2005 12:14 PM
Author: Darrell Miller (dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Caffeine - a nervous system stimulant

Caffeine

Caffeine when used in moderation, acts as a mild stimulant to the nervous system and is harmless but potentially addictive to most persons. Caffeine increases the heart rate and rhythm, affects the central nervous system, and increases urination. It also stimulates secretion of stomach acids and is therefore harmful to individuals with ulcers.

Caffeine helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness and occasionally rapid heartbeat.

Do not give to children under 12 years of age. For occasional use only. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness persist or continues to occur, consult a physician. Do not use if you are diabetic.

Do not use if you have high blood pressure, heart or thyroid disease, diabetes, depression, difficulty in urination due ot prostate enlargement, seizure disorder, or if taking a MAO inhibitor or 2 weeks after stopping the MAO inhibitor, any other prescription drug, or if you are using any OTC drug containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanol ingredients found in certain allergy, asthma, cough-cold, and weight products. Discontinue use and call a health care professional if you experience rapid heart beat, nervousness, tremor, dizziness, severe headache, sleeplessness, or nausea occur. Improper use of this product may be hazardous to your health.

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