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Can Caffeine Act As An Antidepressant?

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Question : I know that alcohol is a depressant. Is caffeine?
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Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Caffeine is stimulant

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Health care magic.

Caffeine is stimulant an do not have depressant properties in usual to high dosages unlike alcohol. This is the reason most people find it difficult to sleep after taking caffeine in one or other form.

I hope this answers your question.
Thanks and regards.
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Can Caffeine Act As An Antidepressant?

Brief Answer: Caffeine is stimulant Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Health care magic. Caffeine is stimulant an do not have depressant properties in usual to high dosages unlike alcohol. This is the reason most people find it difficult to sleep after taking caffeine in one or other form. I hope this answers your question. Thanks and regards.