Chart of the Main Symptoms of a Caffeine Overdose

Caffeine overdose can result in a state of central nervous system over-stimulation called caffeine intoxication (DSM-IV 305.90), or colloquially the "caffeine jitters". The symptoms of caffeine intoxication are not unlike overdoses of other stimulants. It may include restlessness, fidgetiness, nervousness, excitement, euphoria, insomnia, flushing of the face, increased urination, gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitching, a rambling flow of thought and speech, irritability, irregular or rapid heart beat, and psychomotor agitation. In cases of much larger overdoses, mania, depression, lapses in judgment, disorientation, disinhibition, delusions, hallucinations, and psychosis may occur, and rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) can be provoked. Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Main_symptoms_of_Caffeine_overdose.svg caffeine cafeine caffene overdose symptoms "caffeine overdose" "caffeine toxicity" "caffeine intoxication" "caffeine overdose symptoms" "dsm-iv" "caffeine jitters" health doctor medical chart diagram "health chart" "health diagram" "doctor chart" "doctor diagram" "medical chart" "medical diagram" "main symptoms of caffeine overdose"