Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which fluid builds up in your eye causing gradual vision loss. Ocular migraine Ocular migraine usually refers to a type of migraine that can cause temporary blindness in one eye.
Increased Blood Pressure. The combination of caffeine and ephedrine can increase your blood pressure. Ephedrine and caffeine stimulate your sympathetic nervous system by increasing neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine. This stimulant effect can increase your blood pressure by constricting your blood vessels. This is why many diet pill formulas, often called an ECA stack, contain ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin to thin your blood to offset the blood vessel constriction.
Facts About Caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant and a diuretic. Because caffeine is a stimulant, it increases your blood pressure and heart rate, both of which are not recommended during pregnancy. Caffeine also increases the frequency of urination. This causes reduction in your body fluid levels and can lead to dehydration. Caffeine crosses the placenta to your baby.