A member asked:

I drink tue,wed,&fri a 20oz of redbull on those days. is it bad? i feel fine, i don't get hyper. but i heard is bad.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Well - it won't: enhance your health. Testing by Consumer Reports showed that 5 of 16 tested brands of energy drinks contained > 20% more caffeine then the labeled amount. Caffeine possible side effects: nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, irritability feeling hyper, ringing in ears, rapid or irregular heart rate, nausea, vomiting, GI upset, shakiness, dizziness or allergic reaction.

Answered 11/2/2014

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sudden Death: You heard right. There is an increasing body of literature associating intake of energy drinks with sudden death. They are not safe. They are currently under scrutiny at the FDA and many of us think they will be withdrawn from the market.

Answered 4/2/2016

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Very risky: Energy drinks are NOT good for you. They have been linked to sudden death! Please stop using these.

Answered 11/6/2014

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