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Published on: 11/10/2025
Can caffeine affect anxiety medication?
Caffeine can interact with anxiety medications and might make anxiety symptoms worse. It's important to be careful with caffeine if you're taking these medications. See below to understand more.
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Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee, tea, and many soft drinks. It can affect how anxiety medications work. Caffeine can make you feel more anxious and might interfere with the calming effects of your medication.
How Caffeine Affects Anxiety
- Increased Anxiety: Caffeine can make you feel jittery or nervous. This can make anxiety symptoms worse.
- Medication Interaction: Caffeine can change how your body processes anxiety medications. This might make the medication less effective.
What to Do
- Limit Caffeine: Try to drink less coffee, tea, or soda while taking anxiety medication.
- Talk to Your Doctor: If you are worried about caffeine and your medication, talk to your doctor.
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(References)
- Broderick PJ, Benjamin AB, & Dennis LW. (2005). Caffeine and psychiatric medication interactions: a review. The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, 16206866.
- McCusker RR, Fuehrlein B, Goldberger BA, Gold MS, & Cone EJ. (2006). Caffeine content of decaffeinated coffee. Journal of analytical toxicology, 17132260.
- Broderick P, & Benjamin AB. (2004). Caffeine and psychiatric symptoms: a review. The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association, 15732884.
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