The anxiogenic effects of caffeine
Bruce, M.S.
Postgraduate Medical Journal 66(Suppl 2): S18-S24
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5473 PMID: 2392393 Document Number: 355187
The contrast of attitudes to the psychiatric effects of caffeine between North America and Britain is highlighted. A summary of the dietary sources, pharmacology and effects on caffeine on normal subjects is given. The emphasis in normal subjects is on the acute, chronic, toxic and withdrawal effects. With this background information, a more specific evaluation of the anxiogenic effects are discussed. In conclusion, the case is made for a trial of caffeine abstention to become part of the management of anxious patients.