Caffeine, the chemical substance that causes the stimulant effect of coffee, peaks in the blood 15 - 45 minutes after drinking a cup.

The effects of the caffeine may persist for hours. The clearance of caffeine from the body is slowed by pregnancy, medications such as cimetidine (Tagamet), birth control pills, and is sped up by smoking.

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