PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for April, 1999: Re: Caffeine

Re: Caffeine

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 17:24:46 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 Apr 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Do any of the doctors have an opinion on light caffeine consumption? I get
>headaches that begin in the afternoon and can build up. If I just try to
>grin and bear it, the headache will continue thru the night and last for
>several days. If I drink an iced tea or cola when I feel the headache coming
>on it seems to relieve it. I asked my doctor's Physician Assistant who said
>that taking tylenol is a better idea but I don't like the idea of taking
>tylenol every day (that is how often I get the headaches). What is safer,
>100 to 200 mg caffeine or two tylenol daily? By the way I am about 18 weeks
>pregnant.
>Amanda

Mild to moderate caffeine consumption (2-4 cups of coffee, or its equivalent) in pregnancy has been shown to have no ill effects on the baby. Use the Tylenol (also shown to be safe in pregnnacy if taken in appropriate dosage) and the caffeine together for the best results. Pregnancy headaches frequently have a vasospastic component that is really helped by the caffeine.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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