Fast Five Quiz: Tea and Health

Elwyn C. Cabebe, MD; Helmi L. Lutsep, MD; Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI

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August 03, 2022

Caffeine withdrawal results in typical symptoms. The most commonly reported are:

  • Headaches

  • Fatigue

  • Weakness

  • Drowsiness

  • Impaired concentration

  • Work difficulty

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Irritability

  • Increased muscle tension

  • Tremor, nausea, and vomiting (occasionally)

Withdrawal symptoms generally begin 12-24 hours after sudden cessation of caffeine consumption and reach a peak at around 20-48 hours. In some individuals, however, these symptoms can appear within only 3-6 hours and can last for 1 week. Abstinence from doses as low as 100 mg/d, which is around one to two cups of black tea, has been known to produce symptoms of withdrawal.

Learn more about caffeine withdrawal.

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