“Why can't you have caffeine after a CT scan?”

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“Why can't you have caffeine after a CT scan?”

My doctor told me not to drink caffeine after CT scan. I want to drink coffee. Can I have a little cup of coffee?

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**Zachary M. Kilpatrick** Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina · Accepted Answer

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina

I don’t see why not…

**Clay Hinrichs** Radiologist Hackettstown, NJ · Accepted Answer

Clay Hinrichs Radiologist Hackettstown, NJ

There is no true contraindication to ingesting caffeine after a CT exam.

Sincerely,

Clay Hinrichs, MD