At least twenty-years ago I was diagnosed as suffering migraines with aura. No pain, but the flashing lights are annoying especially when trying to sleep. My PCP suggested seeing an ophthalmologist.
My ophthalmologist concurred it was migraines with aura and told me his wife suffered the same malady and had found that ingesting a caffeine tablet daily had greatly reduced the frequency of these migraines. Before prescribing a medication, he suggested I try the OTC caffeine tablet. I recall he said something about opening up capillaries.
I tried Vivarin, ingesting a single tablet each morning, and the migraines with aura stopped. I ingest a Vivarin tablet every morning.
Additionally, I have found Vivarin to be helpful when you are faced with a task that requires accuracy and precision at the close of the day when you are feeling a bit tired, or when you have a long drive ahead after a particularly busy day. For me, the "wakefulness" only lasts maybe two hours, and while some people say caffeine makes them "jumpy" this has never been my experience.
I do not recommend taking a Vivarin too near bedtime, as you may have trouble falling asleep.
I should add, I am 73, still working full-time (I LOVE my work) and enjoy excellent health
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