Question 1

is 5 hour energy shot or nestea okay for me?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Those are okay to consume in limited amounts. They contain caffeine which some people are sensitive to.

Question 2

is five hour energy bad for you and how bad?

Accepted Answer

Can be: The suplement can raise blood presure and heart rate. Pts with history of hypertension and arrythmias shouldnt use this. Pts with history of coronary atrery disease shouldnt take this as well.

Question 3

how come i have to be a certain age to buy 6 hour energy?

Accepted Answer

Age limits: Despite what the advertising will lead you to believe, these products contain drugs - mainly caffeine. Caffeine in children and adolescents whose systems are not fully developed yet can cause problems - heart arrhythmias, headaches, tremors and shakes, seizures. I had a 17 y/o in my practice who had two seizures after popping a few 6-hours and not sleeping all night. It just is not worth the risk!

Question 4

i work about 52 to 60 hours a week, and i never have any energy left to do what needs to be done at home.

Accepted Answer

Family practice : If that is the case try cutting back your hrs at work. Watch your diet. Exercise regularly.

Question 5

if you take half a 5-hour energy, do you stay really alert for 5 hours somewhat more alert for 10 to 15 hours?

Accepted Answer

Mileage may vary: As a dietary supplement, that product and it's claims are not tested or approved by the fda. 

So while it may very well make you more alert, there is no scientific data that i'm aware of that would show how strong the effects are, or how long they would last. 

As with any supplement, make sure you include it in the list of medications you report to your doctor if they ask.

Question 6

are  5 hour energy drinks bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsically, No.: If you need to stay awake for 5 hours and have no physiologic reason to avoid stimulants i don't see this as bad per se.  However, repeated use or dependency might make you wonder if something else is underlying.  Clearly there are many conditions and medications which would make taking stimulants unwise.  Mixing other psychoactive drugs including the illegal stuffs and alcohol probably not good.

Question 7

any side effects from 5 hour energy?

Accepted Answer

Many: A couple of the more common ones are hypertension and arrythmias. Pts with cardiovascular issues should not take.

Question 8

what risks, side effects to 5 hour energy?

Accepted Answer

Energy drink: Depends on how many per day, usually irritability, nervousness, poor sleep if taken late in the day.

Question 9

how does 5 hour energy work?  is it safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Lots of caffeine. Yes it is usually safe.

Question 10

are five hour energy drinks every day bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many of those drinks are high in sugar and caffeine, others are high in b vitamins.  I'd avoid the first set, but the sugar and caffeine-free ones really aren't that bad for you.  However, look at the ingredients closely as sometimes the chemicals are converted to things like caffeine.

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I work about 52 to 60 hours a week, and i never have any energy left to do what needs to be done at home.

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