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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Get medical attention
• Method 2 of 3: Reduce Mild Symptoms at Home
• Method 3 of 3: Avoid Caffeine Overdose
• Warnings

Caffeine is a stimulant that helps you stay alert and focused.But it's also used in over-the-counter and prescription drugs for headaches, asthma, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Caffeine overdose occurs when you consume more caffeine than your body can handle. A serious overdose may cause shortness of breath, an unstable or rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or vomiting, and requires immediate medical attention. But if you just feel overexcited after drinking too much coffee, there are home remedies for this problem. In the future, work to reduce your caffeine intake to avoid these occurrences.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Get medical attention

1. 1 Call your GP or GP. If you have a VHI policy or a contract with a medical center that includes a telephone consultation with a doctor, call your doctor and ask for advice. You can also seek advice by calling the emergency telecommunication medical assistance. This is especially important if you have taken a drug or ate / drank a product with a high caffeine content. These products include chocolate and drinks such as tea and coffee. If you have difficulty breathing, call your doctor right away to understand how to deal with the problem.
   • Explain your symptoms to your doctor and tell them about the foods or drugs you used that caused the overdose. It can check your age, weight, physical condition, when and how much caffeine you drank. Ask for recommendations in solving the problem. Your doctor may recommend that you forcefully induce vomiting or use another drug to treat your symptoms. But do not induce vomiting if this was not the recommendation of a specialist.
2. 2 Go to the hospital. If you experience severe symptoms such as dizziness, disorientation, an unstable heartbeat, or difficulty breathing, go to the hospital right away. Do not try to drive yourself. Call an ambulance. In rare cases, caffeine overdose can be fatal. If you have a severe overdose, you cannot do without the help of specialists!
   • If you have eaten or drunk anything unusual that causes an overdose, take the container with you to the hospital.
3. 3 Get medical attention. At the hospital, you will receive medical attention based on your symptoms, current health condition, amount of caffeine consumed, and other factors. Talk to your doctor about your symptoms to determine the right course of treatment for your case.
   • Your doctor may prescribe activated charcoal tablets to treat an overdose. In addition, laxatives can be used to flush caffeine out of the body. If you have severe difficulty breathing, you may need breathing support.
   • In addition, you may need additional diagnostics, such as a chest x-ray.
   • For milder cases of caffeine overdose, your doctor may prescribe medications to help manage your symptoms until they go away.

Method 2 of 3: Reduce Mild Symptoms at Home

1. 1 Drink plenty of water. If you do not have severe symptoms, then discomfort, such as overexcitement and nervousness, will go away on their own. One of the best ways to deal with them at home is to drink plenty of water. This will help flush caffeine out of the body and restore proper hydration. Try to drink a glass of water for every cup of coffee, soda, or any other caffeinated beverage you have consumed.
2. 2 Have a healthy snack. A healthy snack will help slow your body's absorption of caffeine. Try to eat something if you feel uncomfortable after consuming too much caffeine.
   • Try eating fruits or vegetables that are high in fiber. Bell peppers, celery, and cucumbers are especially useful.
3. 3 Breathe deeply. To slow your heart palpitations from too much caffeine, take a few deep breaths. Slow, deep breathing for several minutes will immediately relieve symptoms, relieving some of the discomfort associated with caffeine overdose.
   • Remember to see a doctor or call an ambulance if you have severe breathing difficulties.
4. 4 Get involved in physical activity. Know that caffeine can prepare your body for a good workout. Try to benefit from drinking too much caffeine by using it for physical activity.
   • If you exercise daily or go to the gym, it's time to do so when you start to feel discomfort from consuming too much caffeine.
   • If you don't exercise regularly, try going for a walk or jog if you have time. This will reduce the unwanted effects of caffeine to some extent.

Method 3 of 3: Avoid Caffeine Overdose

1. 1 Monitor your caffeine intake from unexpected sources. Caffeine isn't just found in beverages like tea or coffee. Certain foods, such as chocolate, and many over-the-counter and prescription medications, may contain caffeine. It is also found in energy drinks like Red Bull and Burn, weight loss and sports nutrition supplements, and over-the-counter stimulants like Cofalgin and Caffeine Sodium Benzoate. If you regularly consume caffeinated beverages, get in the habit of checking the ingredient list on drugs and foods. This way you can be sure not to consume too much caffeine.
   • On the chocolate label, caffeine may not be listed among the ingredients. Try to keep track of the amount of caffeine from other sources, and if you consume a lot of caffeine on a certain day, avoid chocolate.
2. 2 Keep track of how much you drink. Write down how much caffeine you consume each day. This way you avoid consuming too much of it. The average healthy adult should consume no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is about four cups of coffee. However, some coffees may contain more or less caffeine than others, so if you are a coffee drinker, try to drink a little less than four cups to avoid unpleasant consequences.
   • Keep in mind that some people are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine, and teens should drink no more than 100 mg of caffeine per day.
3. 3 Reduce the amount of caffeine gradually. If you find you need to cut back on your caffeine intake, do it gradually. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, so its regular use can cause mild physical dependence. If you give it up abruptly, you may experience mild withdrawal symptoms for several days. A gradual reduction in dosage will ensure a greater likelihood of successful and comfortable withdrawal from caffeine.
   • Start small. For example, try to drink one less cup of coffee each day during the week. Reduce your daily intake by another cup over the next week. Ultimately, you will arrive at healthy levels of caffeine. Remember, this is approximately 400 mg per day.
4. 4 Switch to decaffeinated drinks. If you love the taste of coffee, soda, or other caffeinated beverages, go for the caffeine-free option. So you can continue to enjoy the taste of your favorite drink, but you will not expose yourself to the risk of an overdose of this substance.
   • At your favorite coffee shop, order decaf coffee. You can find decaffeinated sodas in the supermarket, or inquire about availability at your favorite restaurant.
   • If you are a tea drinker, keep in mind that most herbal teas are caffeine-free.

Warnings

• Certain medicines and herbal supplements can interact with caffeine. These include certain types of antibiotics, the bronchodilator theophylline (Teopek, Teotard), and echinacea.
• Certain medical conditions, such as heart disease, renal dysfunction, and epilepsy, require special attention to caffeine intake.