Caffeine abstention in the management of anxiety disorders

Psychol Med. 1989 Feb;19(1):211-4. doi: 10.1017/s003329170001117x.

Abstract

Caffeine toxicity remains a rarely reported condition, which may mimic anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder patients do not consume toxic amounts of caffeine. However, increased sensitivity to caffeine in these patients has been suggested as contributing to their symptoms. Six cases of anxiety disorder are presented who improved with only caffeine abstention, and remained well for at least a six-month follow-up period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anxiety Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Anxiety Disorders / rehabilitation
  • Arousal / drug effects
  • Caffeine / administration & dosage
  • Caffeine / adverse effects*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Panic / drug effects

Substances

  • Caffeine