5 Hour Energy Drink Side Effects

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Does the 5 hour energy drink have any negative side effects?
   I tried some of that 5 hour energy drink and it works great for me. I'm thinking of just buying a case. My antidepressant usually makes me very tired so the drink puts me back on par with everyone else around me.

   Would taking it like 2-3 times a week be too much/dangerous?

   Does using it often create any negative side effects?
   http://www.5hourenergy.com/?gclid=CIaH27XWgZMCFQMelgodCGUxFg

   • ANSWER:
     they are high in niacin - which you can get a niacin flush/fever after drinking an entire bottle. I recommend not an entire bottle at one time only in parts - I'm not too sure about the side effects of a hole bunch you may want to google the individual ingredients and what would happen if you "overdosed" on it.

2. QUESTION:
   If you are sick and you drink 5-hour energy drink, what are the side effects?
   My boyfriend is sick and he has work tomorrow. He can't call in sick tho. So, I decided that I was going to stop by his work place and give him 5-hour energy drink and some cold medicine. Would he be okay with taking both?

   • ANSWER:
     he will have lots of energy and feel sick

3. QUESTION:
   What are the side effects of drink a Max 5 Hour Energy Drink? Read On...?
   I'm a 14 year old girl at school I drank a Max 5 Hour Energy Drink for the first time and it made me really pumped up and my blood was pumping and I had an amazing adrenaline rush than my body started getting sore all over and my arm was throbbing. It is the next day and my arm feels like I banged into a store wall. Please tell me what's going on!

   • ANSWER:
     It's simple and scientific. When your body is under the effect of adrenaline, a lot of ATP is used up so that respiration doesn't have to occur. However, you also don't breathe enough to cope with the rate of respiration and your body started undergoing anaerobic respiration and producing lactic acid. Your arm will hurt for about 3 days and then you'll forget about it. Remember, energy drinks are fun but they can be dangerous.

4. QUESTION:
   I would like to know if that 5 Hour energy drink works? and are there any side effects? Is it safe to use?
   5 Hour Energy is that new energy shot that came out recently. It worked for me but I seen a review of some people that it didnt' go so well for. I just wanted to know at a whole, if its safe and what the side effects are.

   • ANSWER:
     It's mostly made up of B vitamins which are water soluable and are absorbed into your body quickly.

     If you can get past the taste, they do work pretty well by increasing the energy levels (with the Vitamin B), and there is a slight crash.

     Start with 1/2 a bottle at first if you're worried about the affects. Likely, most of the affects are probably 'in your head'.

     Anything that increases you energy levels artificially is proabably not the best for your body.

     Good luck!

5. QUESTION:
   I would like to know if that 5 Hour energy drink works? and are there any side effects? Is it safe to use?
   5 Hour Energy is that new energy shot that came out recently. It worked for me but I seen a review of some people that it didnt' go so well for. I just wanted to know at a whole, if its safe and what the side effects are.

   • ANSWER:
     That 5 hour energy drink is CRAP!!! I would not waste your money on it. Water gave me more energy than that nasty waste of money. Stick to something you know. Like the Howling Monkey Energy Drinks. The cola one is really good!!

6. QUESTION:
   Is 5 hour energy drink harmful? Any side effects?

   energy drinks

   • ANSWER:
     Ok heres the thing with this drink. Ive been reading all these claims that it works great and energy last forever. These are true for I have tried it myself. This is NOT something that should be taken more than once a week. With the extremely high amounts of vitamins in this supplement there could be a lot of damage done to the kidneys. All the vitamins in this supplement are water soluble which means those that are not absorbed are filtered through the kidneys and urinated out. After prolonged periods of use your kidneys could slowly work their way to damage or even renal failure. I read some reviews of people using this stuff 5 days a week, ask them how their blood pressure and kidney function is doing in 2 months. Otherwise i would say if you are taking this once in a while there is no problem at all but with all things in your diet, moderation is key.

7. QUESTION:
   Is there any side effects for the 5-hour energy drink? Answer only if you know for sure!?

   will this stop me from sleeping, becoz i have college tmw, i wanna sleep by 12a.m. & its 6:27p.m. now....well i thought i will consume some of the drink and then workout for a while & then do some home work & then its going 2 be time to sleep. So yeah..

   • ANSWER:
     THe 5 hour is better than red bull and other products like that. I wouldnt take it before bed. I would take it first thing in the morning. THe best thing to do is go work out and then do home work. You will probably get just as much energy from working out as you would from the drink.

8. QUESTION:
   Redbull, Monster, 5 hour energy, etc? What's the best energy drink with the least harmful side effects?
   I've been avoiding the energy drink craze, until recently. Over the last few days I've had two redbulls each day to accompany my lunch, and afterwards I felt great for a few hours (when I needed the energy at my job), but felt a little "slower" hours afterwards, more than I was before I ingested the drinks...Which was expected, and not regretted since I obtained the energy when I needed it. But I haven't tried this with my workout exercises, since the combination of the two seems to be detrimental.

   I've been wondering, though, which is the best energy drink with legitimately galvanizing ingredients (I don't believe too much in banana smoothies and all that, they may taste good and possibly cause you to feel better, but not energized.) but doesn't have adverse health effects. Is there such a thing?

   I should also mention that I'm not much of a coffee drinker. And I've heard good information about Boost (in that there wasn't any bad information to be found), even if it's 'energy' is derived from protein and vitamins instead of the obvious caffeine, which may or may not yield the desirable results I've experienced previously.

   • ANSWER:
     well all normal energy drinks like monster,red bull,amp,sobe,jolt,and even vault have major sugar, lots of caffeine, and sometimes chemicals tht can harm ur body. i used to be in the energy crave thign i had about 3-4 monsters a week and now i slowed it down to about 1 a week, but tht still isnt enough. you dont need it. but those 5 hour energy,6 hour power, and all those do work and no side effects, but they taste like sh*t. so yeah id say saty away from the energy drinks unless u dont mind the medicine tasting small shot thingys.

9. QUESTION:
   If I binge on 5-hour energy drinks can I reduce my chance of experiencing side effects by drinking lots of...?
   ...water?

   Thanks, I took three 5-hour energy shots in about 2 hours.

   Pulling an all-nighter.

   • ANSWER:

10. QUESTION:
    Side effects to "5 hour energy" drink shots? are they unhealthy?
    Ok i was at lunch today and My friend way trying to get someone to drink a 5 hour energy caffine shot... So i opened it and smelled it and said i would give it a shot...

    Anyways i think your suppost to mix them in a drink but i straight chugged it and almost gaged from the taste after i swallowed it. It took me like 50 minutes to get that horrible taste, i tried everything eating food, chewing gum and drinking but the taste stawed in my mouth for like 40 minutes after and i felt sick every time i thought about the taste.

    I think the taste bothered me so much because it is so much caffine and i dont drink caffine often(i dont drink coffee, and only drink sodas about once a month) so maybe my taste buds went into shock.

    Anyways im shy so after the taste and sickness wore off I was feeling great all day and I felt probally the happiest i have been all school year, because all my subtle tendencys wore off and i acted more outgoing and funny like i do around friends.
    Anyways is this a safe way to get a buzz because I feel way way more outgoing with it and i believe i can overcome the taste... I truely felt great today, i dont think I have been that happy for atleast 2 years.
    P.s. it said on the bottle do not take more than 2 a day and do not take if pregenant... im a male so im not pregenant but that doesnt sound like its very safe...?

    • ANSWER:
      I may have to say you will run in to a couple of problems.

      1. you are overstimulated and on a "high" you will eventually crash in some way and at some time.

      2. too much caffine can make you iritable.

      3. You will be come dependent on such strong ammounts of it. that you will then become immune so it will be one a day then 2 a day and hey maybe 3.

      your a young kid if it was at lunch and someone dared you. you shouldn't need so much caffeine. have a red bull not 10 if that. drink some coffee 1 not 10

      It can also raise your blood pressure to a dangerous level. so be careful.

11. QUESTION:
    What are the side effects to taking those 5-hour energy shots?
    I've taken 2 in the past 3 days. It does exactly as advertised. However, ever since the second day, I've been feeling very hot around the back of my neck and my forehead like I had a fever. I took my temperature and it shot back a normal 98.6 degrees. I have been feeling VERY uncomfortable and can't seem to live without an air conditioner. Anybody know if the 5-hour energy drink had anything to do with it?

    • ANSWER:
      I was reading their website today. I noticed that some people will be sensitive to the niacin and get this "niacin flush", which seems to be similar to what you are experiencing. Check out their website.

12. QUESTION:
    Can the 5 hour energy drinks be dangerous to drink after a while?
    I been tired at work lately and decided to start drinking 5 hour energy drinks and the actually work really well. My question is are the safe to drink with out side effect.

    • ANSWER:
      It's only temporary, but you have to be careful not to get hooked on the buzz they give you.

13. QUESTION:
    What side effects can I expect when taking 5 hours energy drink?
    My Daughter took it to attend her friend's Prom and it's now over 12 hours later she's feeling cold and is burning up. Should I be concern

    • ANSWER:
      Take her to the ER.

      J

14. QUESTION:
    How to avoid side effects with 5 hour energy?
    recently i've taken a very heavy liking to one of the newer energy drinks on the market
    "5-hour ENERGY"
    before this product came out I avoided all energy drinks like the plague since they made me crash and were very unhealthy in general with big serving sizes.

    but i drink this product because of how alert it makes me feel and how I can get all kinds of work done on one and it isn't all hype either i feel like i can do more. i pay more attention in class and do things on my own at home without having to be asked by my parents.

    but i've been drinking them on and off for about a month now and i decided to google some facts about 5 hour energy to see if something that works this well has some side effects.

    i found out that "2000% daily value of B6 and the 8333% of B12. " is the only part that could be unhealthy in large doses but i still want to keep taking it over a long period. Is there a way i could offset the side effects? for example maybe eat something before one or drink a whole bottle of water after one?

    rough facts:
    I mostly drink one each day in the morning(7-8 am), and sometimes but not often drink another in the afternoon around (4 or 5pm). and usually drink none at all over the weekends.

    • ANSWER:
      The recommended daily dose for B3 is 6mg, .8 for B6, and 30mg for B12. The amount of B3 in a 5 Hour Energy drink is 30mg, 40mg of B6, and 500mcg of B12.

      I really don't think you will have a problem. The B12 is not that high I take 1000mcg a day. B6
      Vitamin B6 is usually safe to take for up to 200 milligrams per day. Intakes of more than this recommended dose can lead to neurological side effects. This is caused by the fact that pyridoxine plays a major role in the nervous function in your body. Occasional cases of chest pain, skin rashes, upset stomach, fatigue, loss of appetite and breathing problems have also been reported.

      One sure way to avoid side effects is to drink lots of water.
      Or you could drink , instead ,a strong cup of premium coffee in place of energy drink..

      Good luck
      Tin

15. QUESTION:
    Do The 5 Hour Energy Shots Work? If So, What Are The Side effects?
    My mom gave me two 5 hour energy shots and I was thinking about taking them before a party tonight so I could really be in a pumped up, excited mood. Will I feel a really tired suddenly? How bad is the stuff for you, in comparison with soda and energy drinks?

    • ANSWER:
      So really bad for you, what on earth was your mother thinking of to give them to you. Don't even think about having any more, too much caffeine is so so bad for you

16. QUESTION:
    What If Your 12 and drink 5 hour energy?
    Well my son is 12 and he told me in the morning he feels tired so i bought him a 5 hour energy but i didn't let him drink it yet what are the risk or side effects of drinking it?

    BTW: No Crash Later

    • ANSWER:
      5 hour energy has as much caffeine as 5 cups of coffee
      too much caffeine can lead to jidders, headaches and temporary hypertension
      i know plenty of people who take it and it makes them hyper active but they still feel tired
      caffine is a drug and is addictive (i drink A LOT of coffee and tea) i get withdrawal migraines when i dont drink some form of caffeine

      feed him a banana in the morning instead (contains three types of natural sugars)

17. QUESTION:
    what are the ingredients in 5 hour energy drink?
    what are the side effects for these energy drinks available in usa market

    • ANSWER:
      Main ingredient is Vitamin B12 which is a water soluble vitamin that provides natural energy. There is also an energy drink that uses it that I have had before that tasted a lot better than anything I've ever had before. I bought it online and it has more vitamin B12 than 5 Hour Energy. Plus it has a 180 day $ back guarantee. I actually didn't like the first one I ordered so I sent it back after drinking 2 of them and got a full refund and ordered a different flavor.

18. QUESTION:
    Are 5 hour energy drinks good or bad for you?
    Are they healthy or unhealthy? Are there any side effects of drinking them? Is there any negative side effects? And is it bad to take one bottle of 5 hour energy everyday? I am always tired and I need some energy in my system. I was wondering about 5 hour energy drinks. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      They are good for you because they use the vitamin b12(boosts energy) and the are pretty healthy.

19. QUESTION:
    5 Hour Energy Drink - How is it?
    Im 16 and for the first time i want to take the 5 hour energy drink before school tomarrow (i have swimming first period if it matters) beacuse im always falling asleep in class and so tired. Is there anything bad about it / side effects? And i should drink the hole bottle right? Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Use this instead - http://sequelnaturals.com/en/vega/products/vega-sport-performance-optimizer/features-benefits It's pricey yet lasts 30 days or so. The VEGA is by far the best Ive used. On it for a year now and loving it. Tastes vary, so add some #2 maple syrup for sweetness and added vits and mins to either of the drinks and drink 3-4 liters of water a day as well.

20. QUESTION:
    What are the potential side-effects of taking 5 hour Energy on a daily basis? Vitamin or caffine overdose?
    I normally take one energy drink when I begin my shift each day I work, and each time I work out, which roughly equals to one a day for 6 or 7 days a week. Lately I've considered switching to 5 hour energy, as it seems to be the most potent and among the most effective suppliments, but I'm worried about the potential for vitamin overdose. I do drink water in the period following my intake of energy suppliments, but my primary concern is what remains and accumulates in my system.

    Please post factual responses based on known information or studies. I'm really not looking for subjective or opinionated responses such as, "energy drinks are bad you should drink water and eat sunshine instead".

    Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      Actually, after reading the label, I have learned that there is nothing truly beneficial in 5 hour energy. Caffiene can actually hinder the desired results of a workout, as it is a diuretic. Being as such, it will cause you not only to urinate more, but also create the perfect environment in your body for water retention.

      As far as vitamin overdose, it is possible. Too much of a vitamin or mineral can create a toxicity that can do damage in multiple organ systems of the body. All the same, unless you're taking a fistful of vitamins, rather than what is recommended by your doctor or a single daily multivitamin, you're not likely to reach that state. As a rule, make sure you don't take more than 50% of the RDA at a time. Your body will eliminate what it doesn't need at the moment anyway. Vitamins are better absorbed by the body when they're part of a healthy meal. Naturally occuring vitamins/minerals work far better, as they're already in the state your body needs without using extra energy to process it.

      Since you're drinking plenty of water, it's unlikely that you're going to have accumulation. Since you work out, your body is going to eliminate what you don't need very efficiently.

21. QUESTION:
    DOES THE 5 HOUR ENERGY DRINK WORK??
    does this energy drink have any side effects and/or does this stuff really kick you into gear?

    • ANSWER:
      it kills brain cells actually and can cause seizures.

22. QUESTION:
    How effective is the '5 Hour Energy' energy drink?
    Based on your experience, did the drink keep you alert and attentive for 5 hours?
    Did you experience any lows?
    Any weird side effects?

    I have 5 exams next week and am looking for a way to stay alert and awake throughout the week and don't want to buy the drink if it doesn't work.. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      moderate the drink with potato chips, the carbs will help. No Red Bull

23. QUESTION:
    is it bad to drink 5 hour energy once a day?
    i plan on going to the gym with 5 hour energy each day, because i used it today and i lose more calories than ever. will the caffeine have a long term side effect such as stunting growth? (i'll only drink once a day)

    • ANSWER:
      Yes

24. QUESTION:
    has anyone tried the 5 hour energy drink?
    So I drank one today...and now I am having nausea and abdominal pain...I'm wondering if this is a side effect of the drink...has anyone tried it before and experienced anything similar?

    • ANSWER:
      You will feel nauseas if you drink it on an empty stomach. I did, and whoa, I felt so sick.

      So I tried it again with having just eaten within the same hour and was fine. So make sure you have something in your stomach first.

25. QUESTION:
    Are these normal side effects of 5 hour energy shots?
    i drank one of these things a couple hours ago. im 17 and never had one before because i know how unhealthy they are and i thought that one time couldn't hurt. now im feeling very hot and uncomfortable, and everything i usually like to do for fun makes me bored as hell, and it doesn't please me. this stuff sucks.

    also, how can i get this crap out of my body faster? if that's possible

    • ANSWER:

26. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy drink?
    im 15 and i plan on taking a 5 hour energy drink bc im staying at this thing where u stay up all night. i never have caffine and dont plan on making it a habit. will i become addicted to caffine.? is there any side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      Will you become addicted? No. A one time use of caffiene is not going to make you addicted.

      Will you have side effects? Yes. Plan on feeling a little jittery and shaky. Combined with the fact that you'll be sleep deprived, you can also expect to be really moody and have a short temper. You'll also probably pee a lot. So be sure to drink lots of water to keep from getting dehydrated.

      In general high caffiene drinks aren't real healthy - it's not going to kill you this once for your special event.

      As an aside - don't plan on doing anything the next day or two after your all-nighter. It'll take you 2 or 3 full days - with a good night's sleep - to feel like yourself again.

27. QUESTION:
    Drank 5 Hour Energy, Bad Effects, Help Please.?
    Okay well my gf and i wanted to pull an all nighter on sype so we both drank enerygy drinks at nine last night and right now its 9 in themorning the next day. she drank monster i drank 5 hour energy. this has been the worst experiense i have ever had in my life. i just want to no if these side effects being listed ever happen to someone else out there:

    Mouth Dry
    Dizzy
    Nausues
    Headage
    Rapid Heart(btw i have a bicustlar vavlve)
    light headeness
    hands numb
    and ex

    btw i am 14 and 120 pounds. im scared i just told my dad he was mad cause with my heart problem i am not supposed to use caffiene but if there are anybody out there that had this before explain what u went through
    btw my heart rate is getting better now and ya i learned my lessen and im never doin that again. thanks again everyone

    • ANSWER:
      If you have a heart problem and are young, I wouldn't recommend too much caffeine. A little caffeine can help with concentration and will make you more alert. Too much will make you feel sick. Don't worry though, you need the caffeine equivalent of several gallons of coffee to die from caffeine! I've had a lot of caffeine before, it's not all that fun. Don't drink more than you can handle, but don't feel the need to avoid all caffeine for the rest of your life.

      You can learn more about caffeine at http://www.caffeineguru.com/all-about-caffeine/ it's a good site with humor and a lot of information.

28. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy drink before a soccer game?
    I was wondering if it is safe to take "5 hour energy" before a soccer game and if it will cause any side effects or something

    • ANSWER:
      It's supposed to be a non sugar energy boost that is marketed for folks who need that extra umph for basically anything including sports. I use it on Saturday early morning shifts to stay alert at work. My brother uses it before workouts and sports. He says it keeps him focused on the activity without tiring or losing interest. Just like anything else you can't go overboard or you will suffer the consequences. Stick to one a day before the activity that you need the most energy and focus. And at that perhaps not everyday just a few times a week. Check out the FAQs on their site:

      http://www.5hourenergy.com/QandA.asp

29. QUESTION:
    does that 5 hour energy drink work even if your tired?
    does it actually really work? and whats the side effects abusing my body to work when its tired?

    • ANSWER:
      It will wake you up for about an hour, but it does have a crash despite what the commercial says.

30. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy drink questions?
    What could go wrong with this drink?

    What r some side effects

    what are some good vs. Bad dilema's?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't think that they sound healthy.

      Honestly just eat a coffee and fruits and veggies with vitamin C.

      Those energy drinks are only good to make you jittery and they you completely crash 5 hours later because you have worn out your body.

31. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy drink. Good or bad?
    The commercials say that there's no sugar crash or bad side effects. I was just wondering if the 5 hour energy drinks actually work and what you all think of them? And are they healthy?

    • ANSWER:
      the commercial is always just trying to influence you to buy the product.

      5 hour energy may say you wont crash but the next day you will feel more tired the usual. also it is bad for you, tons of fake sugar (thats why they said no sugar because they put artificial sugar which is worse)

      anyways i suggest not people who use them once like to use them again and again which is not good for your body if you want energy have protein like tuna, in a sandwich.

      = ]
      tuna is good

32. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy side effect, please help?
    Ok first of all I woke up really tired from a busy evening yesterday so before I went to work I drank 2 regular sized shots of 5-hour energy from a convenience store "orange flavor" and have noticed that my eyes have had a weird sensation all day long, I drank them over 10 hours ago and my eyes have had a mild tingling sensation all day long and it won't go away, they also will only either stay COMPLETELY open or closed, It kind of feels like strong orange juice was injected into my eyes, it really is difficult to explain... Is there any explanation for this?

    • ANSWER:
      Well the side effects to 5 hr ENERGY are skin flush and caffeine side effects like nervousness etc. So i would see a doctor

33. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy shots compared to energy drinks? which do you prefer?
    i am trying to convince someone to start taking the shots instead of drinking the drinks everyday (no, doesn't have the time to eat energy enrich foods etc. so don't bother with that lol he is stubborn)

    So which do you prefer? which would be healthier? did you get side effects from 5 hour energy?

    • ANSWER:
      5 hour energy shots. Just don't take to many.

34. QUESTION:
    Which would be better- Cola, gatorade, or 5 hour energy?
    I have to have energy for longer than 5 hours, at least 8, and I don't want to crash. So, should i drink 5 hour energy (Would i get a bad side effect if I drank another after 5 hours?) gatorade, or a truck load of caffeinated cola?

    - Alethea, Daughter of Athena

    • ANSWER:
      Gatorade

35. QUESTION:
    is 5 hour energy drink safe?
    i heard it was unsafe for anyone under 18 to drink it. i'm only 17. does it really work? i need energy, i always feel fatigue and weak due to malnourishment sometimes. any negative side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      Hi, my name is Carly and I’m part of the team that engages on behalf of 5-Hour Energy.

      5-Hour Energy is a clinically tested dietary supplement and is a blend of amino acids, nutrients and caffeine that together with B Vitamins provide a boost in energy and a feeling of alertness without a sudden drop in energy later. 5-Hour Energy contains only as much caffeine as a cup of the leading premium coffee and it contains no sugar or herbal stimulants like guarana or yohimbe.

      We recommend that individuals drink no more than two bottles of 5-Hour Energy per day, spaced several hours apart. And when first trying 5-Hour Energy, we suggest drinking only half a bottle.
      There is no substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle. 5-Hour Energy is a dietary supplement, not a dietary replacement. It should be consumed along with a healthy diet by busy adults who seek an energy boost to combat afternoon drowsiness or need additional energy to get thorough an activity

36. QUESTION:
    Is it ok to eat a protein bar, drink a 5-hour energy shot, and go drinking the whole night?
    just the bar to help the hunger, the energy to keep you awake, and the alcohol to keep you partying. is it safe or will it cause some sort of short-term side effect?

    • ANSWER:
      It's not going to kill you, you can do it, but it's not healthy. I wouldn't recommend continuously doing it. It's just that 5-hour energy shot is a stimulant, and alcohol is a depressant, so they are complete opposites of each other. I'm not sure what will happen, but I know you won't die from it.

37. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy drink (Little bottle)?
    I took one of those 5 hour energy Little bottles for the first time yesterday morning before work. Around 5 pm I started feeling the worst headache Ive ever had in my life. It was so strong I thought I was going to die. It woke me up 3 times during the night and my husband almost took me to the emergency. Have anybody ever heard about any side effect of this thing? Could this pain have been caused by it? Please help...Im still in severe pain and don't really know what to do

    • ANSWER:
      i took one of these the weekend.

      when i first drank it my stomach cramped for like an hour, then i had headache then felt sick.

      this is a classic case of caffine overdose, i wont be having another!

38. QUESTION:
    Question about 5 hour energy drink?
    is it safe to consume alcohol after taking one of these? and side effects or something?

    • ANSWER:
      They are a joke.Read the ingredients,they are just overpriced liquid vitamins.

39. QUESTION:
    Can i drink a 5 hour energy drink?
    so you might have seen my previous question about drinking tons of energy drinks and stuff, but im 14 and im always soo tired at school. a few times i have fallen asleep in class. im going to be in my first year of highschool so there will be even more stress and work and classes. my mom doesnt want me drinking that stuff cuz she thinks its bad and i dont need it. but ive read things that say that it is healthy unlike other stuff like red bull or something. anyways, ive told my mom i would only drink half in the morning before school and then drink the other half the next day. i just want to be sure i can drink it, im not too young, and i will be responsible with it, but what can i do to be responsible with it? also, what are the side effects?
    thankss(: xoxoxox

    • ANSWER:
      Too much of anything is bad for your health, especially chemicals like this for a 14 year-old who is still maturing and growing. Iced coffee also has caffeine in it which makes it impossible for a child to grow fully, which was not so thoughtfully stated in another answer. So, any type of chemicals or caffeine will be bad for your health. I recommend sleeping sooner (You should be getting at least eight hours of sleep per night, but with the added pressure of high school, in order to feel good, you should strive for 10-11 hours) You will feel so much better after one week and will do much better in school while not wanting to go to sleep. You won't be sorry !

40. QUESTION:
    What will 5 hour energy do for me?
    All right so this weekend I procrastinated a lot(yeah I know I'm an idiot don't remind me) and I am probably going to be doing homework all night long. I was reading that 5 hour energy and that it works a lot better than energy drinks. i was wondering what would happen if I drank one to keep me up all night to finish me homework. What side effects can occur?
    Thanks
    Will I have any problems after those fie hours though and going to school without sleep?

    • ANSWER:
      nothing. its just for dumb people who think mind over matter tricks work

41. QUESTION:
    is this a normal side effect for 5 hour energy shots?
    i drank one of these things a couple hours ago. im 17 and never had one before because i know how unhealthy they are and i thought that one time couldn't hurt. now im feeling very hot and uncomfortable, and everything i usually like to do for fun makes me bored as hell, and it doesn't please me. this stuff sucks.

    also, how can i get this crap out of my body faster? if that's possible.

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42. QUESTION:
    I drink a bottle of 5-hour energy shot a day and it seems to work too good.?
    This does exactly what the advertisers say it will do but it seems 2 good to be true. I've been drinking 1 everyday for the last month or so and i have yet to feel any side effects. evry1 tells me it dangerous to drink em but i cant find anything bad about them some1 please tell me sum negative side effects. also, can sum1 tell me if there is a difference between the yellow jacket 6-hour energy shot and the 5-hour energy shot. it is advertised to have the same energy blend but the yellow jackets r alot cheaper.

    • ANSWER:
      I'm looking for side-effects too. I haven't really seen anything too bad...yet. I have heard a few people say that if you use it too frequently it doesn't work as good or sometimes at all.

43. QUESTION:
    Should I drink a 5 hour energy at 10:15 at night?
    Just wondering if I should do it for fun! Would there be any side effects or dangers?

    • ANSWER:
      Yea! You just wont sleep

44. QUESTION:
    5 Hour Energy drink????? If u know anything about it?
    does it work

    is there really no crash

    what side effects does it have if any

    how much should someone take
    (im thinking of taking one before i go to the gym)

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45. QUESTION:
    About those new 5-hour energy drinks...?
    So do they work as well as they're advertised? I've been up all night and I know I'll end up falling asleep at class. I heard they work well and can keep people up all night, mostly I've just heard of people getting really fast heart beats and...blushing??? Is there any danger/side effects using the drink compared to getting a Monster or Red Bull?

    • ANSWER:
      I don't know. I have not tried them and have not asked others that have if they last that long. I can't imagine that it can. I do know they taste very nasty from waht everyone says.

      Energy drinks are good to help when you have not had enough sleep. However, it is important to keep in mind that this should not be done all of the time. There simply is no replacement for sleep.

      It is safer than Monster and Red Puke though because of what they do and don't use in it. I am not sure how people get fast heart beats and so on since it supposedly does not contain caffeine.

      I use another healthy energy drink called XS Energy. They are the ones that pioneered using B vitamins to give energy rather than sugar and caffeine 6 years ago. 5 Hour Energy is following their lead, as is Stacker 2's 6 Hour Power. When they first came out my friend had one at 10:00 p.m. and he said it was 3:00 a.m. before he could go to bed so maybe they can last that long. Since it is providing nutrtion maybe it will have longer lasting effects.

46. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy?
    my friend takes thoses little 5-hour-energy drinks, they arent too big, he gets about 5 hours of crazy energy..

    Does anybody know of any side effects to it, or can point me to a site with it??

    • ANSWER:
      I used these before, and I really didn't feel any different than I would have had I just drank a Red Bull or a Rock Star. One of the side effects listed on the bottle is "Niacin Burn" which results from blood rushing to the surface of the skin. Maybe I SHOULD have tried this on an empty stomach to feel the effects. Caffiene, like alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, etc., is a lipid-soluble molecule, so it diffuses rapidly across cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier, so you feel the effects pretty quickly.

47. QUESTION:
    5 hour energy with anxiety meds?
    So im getting prescribed to anxiety meds in a couple of days. Also, i start my new job at dominos in about a week. And im always horrible about getting up and having to go somewhere early. Would i be safe taking my anxiety meds (im not sure what theyre going to prescribe me yet) and drink a 5 hour energy? If so, what are the side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      That depends on your body chemistry. Unless the doctor specifically tells you to avoid energy drinks, it should be fine, however. One of the side effects of the anxiety medicine may be that you aren't as tired in the morning; anxiety wears you out more than you realize. It would be perfectly safe, I imagine, but your body might appreciate it more if you try to space them out and get the medicine in you for a few days before you try adding 5 hour energy.

48. QUESTION:
    What is the most effective energy drink?
    I'm a little worn out right now, but I really have to get through some studying, since I have an academic competition tomorrow. I will sleep later tonight, but I just need a little boost of energy for the next 15 hours or so until I go to bed. I fully understand the consequences of overdosing on energy drinks and even any side effects it comes with, so please, do not lecture me on it. Yes, I've used coffee and tea before, but I found that nothing seems to work as well as energy drinks.

    I've tried Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar, but I'm not sure how the rest of them are. I've heard the 5-hour works really well, but Amp tastes better. I would like your opinion, if you've tried any energy drinks.

    What's the most effective energy drink you've tried? Which one tastes the best?

    Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      Honestly, it's different for everyone - energy drinks may affect you differently than they do someone else. That said, I find the most effective to be Nos. Monster and Rockstar do absolutely nothing for me - I might as well just drink a cup of coffee rather than paying the three bucks for Monster. Redbull is better, although it doesn't last that long (3-4 hours and then you crash). I find that Nos gives me an even/steady energy (ie not jittery or restless or anxious) for 6-8 hours. The five hour energy shots you can buy are not bad either IF you've eaten a big meal before taking them. If you take on a full stomach, they give you a nice even focused energy, but if you haven't had food recently then they make you jittery and crazy.

      In terms of taste, my favourite energy drink was one called Tab that came in a pink can, but I haven't seen it around anywhere in a year or two. Remember to use all these things in moderation only! Good luck with school.

49. QUESTION:
    5- hour energy for school?
    alot of the time i stay up late on school nights 1-3 am and school at 7 i need to know if its safe for me to drink 5 hour energy while leavin the door for school and what are the side effects i saw a rockstar sniper shot drink and i was closley lookin at it it said "dangerous: POWERFULL" so i need to know how much a 241 pound 6'2 man should drink of this and if its recomended

    • ANSWER:
      it ant mutch difrent than red bull but most of the long lastin energy drinks give you the poops kinda bad

50. QUESTION:
    Can 5 hour energy kill you?I'm 14?
    I drink 5 hour energy extra strength every once and a while and I'm 14 are there any side effects?

    • ANSWER:
      Im on 2 Monsters a day, and have been for about 2 years, you will be fine.