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  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Caffeine is widely consumed and has known pharmacological effects.
  • Its relationship with headache disorders is complex, with potential benefits and drawbacks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the dual role of caffeine in headache disorders.
  • To summarize its analgesic mechanisms and potential as a trigger.
  • To review its impact on various headache types.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of experimental, clinical, and epidemiological studies.
  • Synthesis of evidence on caffeine's pharmacological actions and adenosine receptor modulation.
  • Analysis of caffeine's effects across different headache types.

Main Results:

  • Caffeine provides analgesia via adenosine receptor antagonism, prostaglandin inhibition, and other mechanisms.
  • It enhances the efficacy of common analgesics like NSAIDs and acetaminophen.
  • Caffeine can relieve migraine attacks but may also trigger them with excessive or inconsistent use.
  • Therapeutic benefits are noted in hypnic headache and post-dural puncture headache (PDPH).
  • Chronic use may contribute to medication-overuse headache (MOH), and abrupt cessation causes withdrawal headaches.

Conclusions:

  • Caffeine's role in headache disorders is multifaceted, serving as both a therapeutic agent and a trigger.
  • Optimal use depends on dosage, timing, individual susceptibility, and headache subtype.
  • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for effective headache management.