title: A case of acute suicidality following excessive caffeine intake.
abstract: Energy and stimulant drinks which contain caffeine provide enlivening effects, reduce fatigue and improve concentration and endurance. However, consumers may also experience physical and psychological side effects as a result of excessive consumption of caffeine within these drinks. Caffeine is known to exacerbate or induce some psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, panic attacks, psychosis and mania. Here we discuss a case of acute suicidality following sleep deprivation after the excessive consumption of a popular energy drink. We are concerned that such widely available stimulant drinks should contain health warnings or advice regarding moderating consumption.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, High Wycombe, UK.
authors.forename: Aleksandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Szpak
authors.forename: Danny
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002110:Caffeine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D061215:Energy Drinks / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012892:Sleep Deprivation / Q000139:chemically induced; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
chemical_list: D002110:Caffeine