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Coffee
Assessment and Plan:
Coffee contains caffeine, a substance which may result in adverse reactions and interactions:
Be aware that caffeine is classified as a methylxanthine and stimulant which may cause indigestion, palpitations (rapid heart beat), tremor, headache, diuretic effect and sleep difficulty.
Caffeine should be avoided when taking the medications theophylline, aminophylline and pentoxyfylline which may potentiate (increase) the effects of these drugs.
Caffeine may increase risk of premature death in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and stroke.
Caffeine consumption increases calcium excretion in the urine and may increase the risk of kidney stones but other research shows a lower risk, so this is unclear.
Excessive caffeine in supplements may cause stroke.
