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Why Do Headache Medications Contain Caffeine?
Caffeine is classified as a
Caffeine enters the bloodstream via the stomach and small intestine. Its effects can begin as quickly as 15 minutes after it is ingested. Caffeine stays in the body for hours – only about half of the caffeine is eliminated in the first 6...
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