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5-Hour Energy
Available at: GNC Charlotte, NC Ratings: Combined Reviewer Rating:   7.5 out of 10
5.82 out of 10 from 1137 reviewersAdd Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink |
5-hour energy is great (pretty good on taste, but what's to taste with 2oz?) on all levels except value. Firstly, when I read the bottle, I thought about how this could forever change my life. I pictured myself stumbling through a bus station, asking people for $2.99 to get a bus ticket to my brother's house. I pictured myself tweaking at the GNC, sweating and rubbing my Chaser bottle like Gollum, looking around nervously to ensure no one saw me with my booty.
Having taken this into consideration, I "drank the entire bottle". The taste is pretty palatable, surprising, based on the other energy shot drinks I've had. It's a strange taste, and very potent, but not extremely offensive. Within an hour, I couldn't pull my eyes shut. I considering organizing my receipts from the last three years, or going to Target to buy an origami starter set. Of course, while I was out, I'd need to swing by the GNC to pick up another chaser...I mean, while I'm out, why not? Right? Stop judging me!
Seriously, a lot of energy, I'm giving it a perfect 10, it's like a couple of Vivarin. There really isn't a crash either, it's just as the bottle describes. Combined with the low calories, the small amount of fluid, no carbs (since the carbs from glycerine aren't metabolized), it's a great "shot" of energy.
The cost was a little high, if this came down on price, I'd be inclined to buy more.
Jason Energy Rating:
10Jason Taste Rating:
7Jason Value Rating:
5Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie
If there was a Sandlewood flavored shot, this would be it. It was very hard for me to enjoy, although the flavor in a 2oz. energy shot shouldn't be a big deal. Next to the 'shake well', it should say "hold nose while drinking'. Maybe it was more like patchouli oil flavor. Regardless the flavor was total ka-ka. There was a slight berry aftertaste, but I didn't taste that until 5 minutes later.
In-Line Ad SpacesHaving said that, I would give this a 12 on energy rating if it were possible. The high energy level made all the other energy drinks look like a regular cola. It was very fast acting, I immediately felt anxious, and couldn't hold still. After 15 minutes I suddenly became very aware of my hands. They were hot and tingled like pins pricking them. Soon they became red and blotchy, and I noticed that there seemed to be a lot of wrinkles on them... I also noticed that the customer service people at Sprint suck, because they are sooo slow, and that the guy seemed to be pressing the same two buttons over and over again. Maybe that's just what the good people at Sprint teach them to do. That would explain a lot.....
Chaser had the highest energy I've ever experienced from anything offered over the counter. The $2.99 price tag is a bit much for this, but bravo for someone making something this strong. I suppose if you're about to drive for 9 hours to Delaware with your sick boyfriend and want to limit the number of potty stops, this would be a great energy shot. I actually had to eat something to calm down a little after drinking this because the feeling was a bit uncomfortable. Ladies.. or light weights, I suggest you try half the serving to begin. Though this might've been one of the worst tasting things I've ever tasted, ever, and I think it's overpriced, it will still receive a high overall score because I was so impressed with the high energy level.
Angie Energy Rating:
10Angie Taste Rating:
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6Active Ingredients:
Taurine, Caffeine mainly, but 8333% of your daily allowance of B12, 1600% of B6 as well. "Chaser 5-hour Energy is a powerful blend of vitamins, enzymes and amino acids designed to help you get going fast, and keep you going for up to five hours."
Can Text:
Well, not really a bottle, more of a little vile. Very colorful little bottle, with some guy running through the mountains like he's being chased by a Yeti. They boldly claim 5 hours of energy now, no crash, sugar free, and 0 carbs. Yes, but will it make me sweat, compulsively count things, and tell you three times about the catastrophe of losing my chapstick through the hole in my pants pocket?
The bottle suggest you "Drink the entire bottle" (all 2oz.? Are you sure...all at once?), "for fast acting long lasting performance. For best results, take on a empty stomach." (Hold the phone, "take"? you mean like "use"? I'm not a "user" man, I can quit whenever I want).
Other 5-Hour Energy Products
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5-Hour Energy Videos and Commercials
Kevin Moses's 5-Hour Energy Shot Review Moses fitness doesn't promote, but does promote 5-hour energy. Kevin shares a secret "easy-to-use and natural" product to give you energy. Special Thanks to: YouTube video uploader Moses Fitness Added: 2011-02-01 10:53:12 | 5 Hour Energy vs. DynaPep 5 Hour Energy takes care of the 2:30 feeling. What about the 5:30 feeling? Take one DynaPep, instead of several 5 hour energies. Special Thanks to: YOUtube video uploader screamingenergy Added: 2010-09-30 11:51:45 |
5 Hour Energy is a NASCAR coffee is a late 70's Oldsmobile wagon...or so the ad depicts. Special Thanks to: YOUtube video uploader 5hourenergyshot and 5 hour energy Added: 2010-05-25 13:45:48 | Home Brew 5 Hour Energy Commercial Hey, that "sugar" looks like "flour" ;) Special Thanks to: YOUtube user ImFreakinPro Added: 2010-05-17 11:19:25 |
Drink 5 Hour Energy Because You Won't Belch? Yes, the best 5 hour's marketing think tank could contrive was "no belch later". Like I give a rat's behind if some snooty office women are "repulsed" by me belching. Special Thanks to: YOUtube user 5hourenergyshot Added: 2010-05-17 11:11:43 | 5 Hours of Energy Now, No 2:30 Feeling Later "Re-imagined" schmuck 5 hour energy has pushing their product after realizing that insulting your target market to pit your product against Monster was a bad idea. Special Thanks to: YOUtube user 5hourenergyshot Added: 2010-05-17 11:07:44 |
Not Even 5 Minutes of Energy I thought this was a short and concise review about 5 hour energy being garbage. Special Thanks to: YOUtube user Jon1121x Added: 2010-05-17 11:04:09 | A Virtual Unknown Braylon Edwards Drinks 5-Hour Energy Everyone change your energy consumption habits, Braylon Edwards has spoken, and he wants you to pony up loads of money to drink 5-hour energy. Special Thanks to: Youtube User dangerd00m Added: 2010-02-18 13:13:23 |
Another One of 5-Hour Energy's Stupid Ads Because responsible and healthy decision making is what a "Chaser" and their feel drunk without feeling drunk line of products was all about...drink Monster, or anything but this. Special Thanks to: YOUtube user JeremyThurberMusic Added: 2009-11-17 10:59:37 | 5 Hour Energy drink commercial 5 Hour Energy drink commercial, only slightly altered Special Thanks to: YopuTube User Piornet Added: 2009-10-23 15:08:17 |
5-Hour Energy User Comments
Johnny Burdette on 2012-01-21 15:39:55 said:
Its true 5 hour energy is all they say it is! Its just rediculously over priced, go to your local wal-mart/kroger/ingles anyplace with a vitamins and minerals section. Buy a bottle of $10 vitamin B complex.. Exact same thing.
Harold Moores on 2012-01-21 15:39:24 said:
If 5 hour energy would find a way to get the aspartane-phenyalanine out of it. They'd real have something. I could drink a bad tasting drink easier than drinking a drink that might scramble my brains!
I. S. =( on 2012-01-21 15:38:48 said:
I just used 5-hour energy .. well I only decided to even buy it after reading every single review .. but I guess i'm one of the people it doesn't work for. =( Waste of my money I guess.... I tried half the bottle and then now, about 40 mins later I just took the rest, and I don't feel a thing .. I'm still yawning if anything and I have a test tonight I need to be dead awake for. =( Oh well, I guess I'm just one of the unlucky ones... though so far I haven't noticed any side effects... thank God =)
Ann on 2011-12-30 00:07:53 said:
I got a free five hour energy shot on black Friday at Wal-Mart. I just used it this morning, as I was planning to clean out the garage before going back to school after the Christmas break. Well, I felt fine before taking the shot. It tasted bad to begin with. Within 15 min. I was feeling like a train had ran over me. I was dizzy, sick at my stomach, and just lethargic. I was unable to do anything. Later in the day I broke out in a rash from head to toe. I will never use this product again and would not recommend it to anyone. There should be a big warning label. I had to go on line to see what was it the label is so small.
TTSD23 on 2011-12-01 16:11:06 said:
I took the 5 hour shot for the first time today. I have a 12 hour day at school and I have seen them at my school so I decited to get one. Right away I felt as if I could stay awake and get threw both of my classes. All of a sudden about a hour after taking it I started to feel sick. My neck and all over muscles started to ache. It has been about 10hours since I took it and I am still not feeling well. I don't really know what is going on but I dot like it. Also the flaver was really gross.
lena on 2011-12-01 16:09:38 said:
5-hour energy is all my friend drinks....its nasty....
Holly on 2011-12-01 16:09:17 said:
I'm very sensitive to caffeine and don't drink coffee ever, plus I have a small frame. 5-hour energy (for me) does all that it claims. I got plenty of energy and didn't experience the "crash." I had no headaches either. I have told plenty of people about the great product and will continue to use it on ocassion. The product is pretty pricey, though. As for taste, there are different flavors so if one is gross, try a different one. Plus its a really small bottle.
Frank Grant on 2011-11-21 12:21:35 said:
The 5 hr. energy shot is 3 x more that Xtra (Stacker 2)and "rip it" purchased at Dollar Generals, Dollar Tree, etc. and these have identical ingredients, including 8333% B12. Check it out and save lots . . .
Bruce on 2011-10-24 17:05:20 said:
I have used 5 hour energy now for about a week but will no longer take it any more. It worked for energy like it stated, but it makes me feel like my blood pressure is out of control. If you have any blood pressure problems I would not suggest taking this. Also makes me feel anxious, nervous, and like I have to urinate all the time. Just not worth the side effects it causes for me.
Aaron on 2011-10-24 17:04:43 said:
Im 18 years old, took 5 hour energy before school, the whole bottle. Tasted crappy, felt disoriented for 5 minutes, then i fell back asleep. Helped none. Recommend getting the $2.00 it cost cashed into pennies, and have people throw them at you. It would wake you up more.
Mun on 2011-07-18 16:57:01 said:
Had my first 5 hour energy shot two days ago at a course. Was dozing off in class and needed to stay awake. Drunk it during a break but it had no effect on me. I was still dozing off 30m+ after taking it. Maybe it was the hot day / stuffy classroom / empty stomach. I usually use Red Bull, and that's always worked for me but it has far too much sugar and is not as portable as shots. I'll give this another try, when I've eaten something just before. Got another 11 to get through lol!
Steve on 2011-07-18 16:56:00 said:
I down a bottle of 5 hour energy 15 minutes before every workout. At which point I can cruise thru a 5 mile run and an hour of lifting. No shakes, no crash. It gives me the energy to end my day with as I do not drink any other coffee or caffeine based drinks. Way better than the Red Bull I used to take. One hint for those who do not like the flavor. Go for the Lemon Lime and refrigerate it. Somehow drinking it cold does improve the taste.
Vince on 2011-07-08 16:33:23 said:
*No sugar crash. Maybe so, but you'll crash from whatever else is in it. Right about the 5 hr mark I started getting jittery. I've never crashed from an energy drink this bad. After talking to some guys I work with, they said one dude use to have to keep drinking them until he went to bed, or he couldn't function from crashing. Not cool. I'll never try again.
Medic8541 on 2011-07-08 16:32:50 said:
I love 5 hour energy because I'm not into the "energy drink" craze like a lot of my co-workers. It works for what I need it for...a quik pick me up. For the people that posted here stating it made them sick or they had the shakes so bad they had to go to the hospital....read the fine print. The bottle is TWO DOSES. Half the bottle is one dose so be careful. Also, not a lot of people can handle that much B12 in a single dose.
Richard M on 2011-05-06 14:56:12 said:
Not really considering 5 hour energy a TRUE energy drink I understand no crash but the only problem with that ive been drinking almost every day for 3 years (monster's, rockstars, redbull) and i havent ever crashed once so... Epic fail
Kel on 2011-05-06 14:54:34 said:
I really like 5 hour energy...I drink it about 10mins before my workout...it does give me lots of energy...a lot of comments state that its awful tasting...I feel the same way...BUT...they've came out with a NEW FLAVOR...ORANGE..and its taste like a orange drink from McDonalds...not all vendors have the orange flavor...but i make sure i get that flavor when available...and just a word of advice....DON'T TAKE IT IF YOU DON'T NEED TO BE UP FOR 5 HOURS.......
John on 2011-04-14 12:37:23 said:
Thanks in part to 5 hour energy I got my B12 deficiency diagnosed. I was always feeling tired and fatigued. Not just lack of sleep tired. Really run down. I went to my DR. and explained how I was feeling and one of the only things that helped me feel better was 5 Hour Energy. Other products did not help. Long story short I was sent for blood work and found out I was B12 and Folic Acid deficient. He has placed me on those vitamins and I still take 5 Hour Energy when I feel really tired. Great stuff.
skyler on 2011-04-14 12:36:19 said:
5 hour energy is GREAT!!!! i drank two of them before my wrestling meet and what do you know i won 2nd in state!
Joey on 2011-04-08 11:36:19 said:
5 hour energy is a good energy drink that doesn't give me the jitters. The energy does feel natural and doesn't put you on edge. It is a good thing there is just a shot to drink, because it doesn't taste very good but it does its job. I also like Full Throttle Blue Demon.
ishala on 2011-04-08 11:35:50 said:
I really like 5 hour energy, it doesn't make me jittery or shaky, gives me lots of energy, don't take if ur already awake, will make u go to the bathroom right away and makes u kinda queasy but over all a good energy boost, I hate the taste it tastes like medicine to me don't take om an empty stomach and dont take more then 1 a day.
Keely on 2011-04-04 13:51:39 said:
Tried 5 hour energy for the first time today and will never take it again. I took it early this morning and have felt sick and shaky all day. I can't see straight or concentrate on anything. I know it's not for everyone, but why does it effect me so badly?
Daytona Beach Life G on 2011-04-04 13:51:14 said:
I go on a lot of road trips from Florida to Virginia. Since my girl friend goes to college up north. Anyways I am a loyal customer to Java Monster: Coffee-flavored Monster Energy drinks, and Mountain Dew. On my way back to Florida I decided to pick up a 5 hour energy drink for the hype to see if it works. This product did not even last me an hour, and now it is the next day and at the age of 23 I have horrible chest pains, and shortness of breathe from this product. I have tried a bunch of energy drinks, and never had this problem before. I might have to go to the hospital if this keeps up. Anyways spend the extra money on Monster energy drinks, and avoid the mini heart attacks the next day. Oh and by the way I am a Daytona Beach life guard, so I think I am in ok shape, and 5 hour energy really messed me up big time!!! This is your warning!!!
Kyle on 2011-03-22 11:08:36 said:
5 hour energy definitely works best on an empty stomach. I tried one once for no reason other than to try it and felt nothing, but recently I had to make a four-hour drive at one o'clock in the morning after being up since 8, and I took one of these little suckers before I left and never once felt my eyes starting to close on the drive, I felt great, hyper even. It was cool, especially since driving a long distance tends to make me sleepy at any hour of the day. Edited by Jason: I strongly disagree about taking 5-hour energy on an empty stomach. Our research and experience both point to always having calories in your system when taking 5-hour energy.
Zach S on 2011-03-22 11:06:33 said:
Girlfriend takes five hour energy on occasion usually feels a large surge of energy for a bit, but then feels very sick and shaky the rest of the day. This usually ends with her having a very low blood sugar (i am diabetic so I take her sugar on request), not recommended to take 5-hour energy on an empty stomach or don't have something to snack on throughout.
ralf on 2011-03-04 12:49:47 said:
tryed 5-hour energy three dif. times just to make sure it would have the same effect, all 3 x's i get tightness in back of my head followed by a headache and crashed an hour or so later. Actually makes me sleepy, the headache is the worst part. Sorry, 5-hour energy doesn't work for me.
Cat on 2011-03-04 12:49:12 said:
My husband and I drink 5-hour energy all the time. NO reaction whatsoever. I drink the DECAF one as I am on a diet and don't really like coffee or sodas with caffeine. Its basically B vitamins so you will get the same kind of energy boost as taking a few actual B vitamins. Its just easier to swallow. Also, we only drink 1/2 at a time - put the other 1/2 in the fridge as it will get more tart over time. We take these in the morning, after regular sleep, and not on empty stomach. Oh yeah, I read above all the complanints... and if you have a peptic ulcer or high blood pressure, or are sensitive to caffiene you shouldnt drink 5-hour energy... just water. And if you are one of those people searching for the next energy drink/pill buzz cus you have built up a tolerance to all the others, this is not the drink for you. Its a vitamin drink - not speed.
Jen on 2011-02-01 10:38:20 said:
I finally decided to give 5-hour energy a try and now I'm a true believer. I guess like anything else, it affects people differently. It gives me a rush of energy and puts me into a great mood for hours! I am very glad to have discovered it.
KC JIMM on 2011-02-01 10:37:09 said:
Michelle!!! Honey there are other books besides the Bible and Witches of Eastwick! 5 Hour Energy is a great product does as it says and "I" never had side effects.
Justice on 2011-01-26 15:24:05 said:
I've heard a lot of people getting serious side effects within their chest cause of 5 hour energy, and from my experience, it doesn't work. And regardless if you work out or not or keep your body up, it still tends to give a dramatic effect of uncontrollable nervousness and based on many reviews, and unusual pain to the chest. If you wish to live, don't believe the hype and the salesmen that pitch, cause high blood pressure, and inflammation within the body isn't something I want too deal with, and my guess would be neither do you, so DON'T BUY 5 HOUR ENERGY!
Daniel on 2011-01-26 15:23:14 said:
Look Josh and Dave 5 hour energy is not for everyone its not made to give u massive amounts of energy, just to keep u awake, alert, and focused. U want energy try amp, red bull, monster, or some coke if u really want a rush don't hate cause it works for other people. Oh and Lisa don't know how "young" u are but their is an age requirement on it and since your young shouldn't u have natural energy anyway why do u need more??..just sayin but i give 5 hour energy a 9 out of 10
Josh on 2011-01-13 13:24:29 said:
Total fake!! Vitamins do not give you instant energy. Stupid people are making someone a billion.
Better off praying to Jesus for more energy.
You could bottle and sell sewer water to some people
and they would rave about how great it is. Dumb!!
Saleema on 2011-01-13 13:24:08 said:
I recently purchased the 5 Hour Energy Drink and instantly I felt energized, this product is not for everyone.
A.C. on 2010-12-13 15:20:31 said:
Great product! I have tried few others, but this one has been my favorite so far.
-Some others gave me headaches, 5-hour energy did not.
-I did not feel a huge rush of energy, but it sure helped me sustain a good energy to finish an above average 2 hour workout without crashing.
-If I take it past 7pm, I will be up until 3am in the morning, never make this mistake again.
-I took 5-hour energy at midnight once halfway thru a 17 hour road trip, helped keep me wide awake all night.
-The price could be better, but glad I can afford it.
Ande on 2010-12-13 15:19:24 said:
I used to work at a gas station where we sold 5-hour energy. Tried the original and berry flavor. They were all right, didn't give me awesome energy but I could tell it gave me some. The taste wasn't something to be enjoyed either, kinda like drinking something that wants to evaporate. I decided to try the orange one (I want to try all variants of a product). I drank it one day and by the end of the day, I wasn't feeling well at all. When I woke up my head was pounding and I was running a fever. My lungs were on FIRE and it was hard to breathe. That lasted 3 days solid (which I stayed in bed the entire time, except when I used the bathroom. Couldn't even eat). I've drank energy drinks and was pretty used to caffeine, but never in my life have I felt like that before. I will never recommend 5-hour energy, please drink with caution, especially if you live alone and no one would notice you missing.
Dave on 2010-11-18 12:49:23 said:
5-hour energy is a JOKE it's all marketing hype. I feel no difference at all.
Tricia on 2010-11-18 12:48:58 said:
I love this 5-hour energy. Taste is good. The Energy I get is like I was a teenager again! I can really get a lot of house cleaning done, I love it.
Jacob on 2010-11-15 16:14:04 said:
I really like 5 hour energy. I hate drinking the traditional energy drinks where you have to consume the whole can to get anything out of it. I really like the shot form, plus I usually get more than 5 hours of energy from it...
lisa on 2010-11-15 16:13:36 said:
i drank ur 5 hour energy shot an have never been so sick..it tasted fine but had me wired 4 hours..i wanted 2 have energy...not get high!!!then the vomiting an diarrhea started an lasted 2 days!!!! i know ur probably thinking it wasnt the energy drink...but i was fine before i drank it!!!! i would NEVER drink another one...an judging on how high i felt it should b illegal 2 sell 2 young people!!!
brandon on 2010-10-28 13:32:52 said:
im a 16 year old teen and i tried 5 hour energy to see if it could wake me up in the mornings for school. This drink wakes you up but not dramatically just a little. the symptom from this energy drink on me is cold hands, nothing else. Idk weird i guess. it works but not that much.
Mambo Dave on 2010-10-28 13:31:53 said:
I have a really hard-working co-worker who uses this 'vile' of energy drink before big concrete-cutting jobs, so I finally tried it. I am not an energy drink buyer or user, normally, but both days I did feel I needed some help before the big work started. That being said, of the ones I have tasted over the years, this one, surprisingly, did not taste bad. Both times I've used it - on different days, weeks apart - I never felt any rush, any hyperactivity or, really, anything at first. I am wary of those types of energy drinks, and I avoid raising my heart rate from the herbs or caffeine in many drinks. however, the huge percentage of B vitamins caught my attention and I gave this a try. All I can report is that I think it works - but I am not sure. For example, due to having a new cat that went into heat, the night before a 10-hour heavy-labor job (best exercise one could ask for if they can keep up) I really only got a max of 3 hours of sleep - all very broken up due to the cat calls. On the way to the job site I saw bottles at a gas station, so I bought a 5-Hour Energy and downed it. Now it wasn't immediate, but I went from being worried about just driving the truck and trailer in heavy traffic to the job, let alone actually being able to try to keep up all day, but the day - and my body - actually went by like I had had plenty of sleep. I had the same experience the first time I bought 5-Hour Energy, too. So I can't say it doesn't work, but I wonder if B12 and B6 when taken orally are even supposed to do what this 'drink' seems to do. I am surprised that some people state that they feel tingly or pin-pricks on/in their skin from it - it just doesn't seem like it should do it, and I don't get such reactions to it.
Craig on 2010-10-21 18:10:31 said:
I purchased 5 hour energy for the first time in my life last Saturday. Ten minutes after drinking it, I literally blacked out on my Harley and ran off the road down into a ravine 40 feet below. Lucky I wasn't killed. Busted up a foot that had to be pinned. Has anyone else had results like this. This drink could kill you! Edited by Jason: This story seems sensationalized, I removed the guy's email address, he requested you contact him if you'd experienced something similar. Maybe trying to put together some class-action lawsuit, because that's what people do when a company starts making money.
c on 2010-10-21 18:06:06 said:
mmmkay i have mixed feelings for 5-hour energy. My first time trying it, it did all it was meant to do. Great amount of energy, no crash, all that jazz. But.. second time taking it over a month later was different. YES, it did give the same amount of energy but i experienced severe dizziness and if you have stomach issues (such as stomach ulcers) i would not recommend this product. But if you have no stomach issues, go for it. Edited by Jason: from my experience, usually the people who report dizziness take 5-hour energy on an empty stomach.
Tanya on 2010-10-13 19:32:09 said:
I thoroughly enjoyed Jason's review of this drink. He's a talented writer. I didn't like the 5-hour energy taste much, but it did work, and there was no crash later. So-far so good.
Jack on 2010-10-13 19:31:29 said:
Tried my first 5-hour energy tonight worked for me. Took it 3 and a half hours ago, and still going strong. Not a bad price either. Bought a six pack at Walmart for $11 which makes them $2.20 each. I work out of my home at my computer everyday. Sometimes for 18 hours. By evening time, I am desperate for a boost.
PGM on 2010-10-08 13:09:51 said:
5-hour energy tastes nasty but it works. Can you drink more than one a day? Edited by Jason: 5-hour energy states, "Do not exceed two bottles of 5-Hour Energy shots daily, consumed several hours apart." I'd consult my physician if I had any indication that consuming a second wouldn't seem safe for your body. Niacin flushes make some people panic, triggering a whole other set of symptoms. I had one and my skin just tingled and I felt warm for a couple of minutes.
collegestudent101 on 2010-10-08 13:02:59 said:
My roommate and I got 5 hour energy shots to help stay awake to study for our test, it did help us stay awake however...after trying to go to bed a couple hours later I found myself with an allergic reaction and had hives covering my body. After taking benedryl and feeling better my body then went into caffeine overdose. I was shaking, sweating, nauseous, had dirrhea and kept passing out. I DO NOT RECOMMEND 5-HOUR ENERGY TO ANYONE
Davon on 2010-09-30 12:01:32 said:
I bought 5 hour energy a few days ago, was really tired, then drank it. waited about 30 mins, and nothing happened. Actually, i just got more tired. Then i crashed, hard. Woke up about 2-3 hours later, kinda pissed. Maybe i was too tired? Nope, bought it the next day, moderately tired, same effect. Got a little tired, then crashed for about 2-3 hours. Wont ever buy again.
BooBoo on 2010-09-30 12:00:53 said:
I drank a 5 hour energy shot about an hour ago and then pooped all over the office.
num on 2010-09-24 12:49:51 said:
5 hour energy is amazing i was doing an all-nighter for my school basketball team. i had baseball practice the day after. i took a 5 Hour Energy and it was amazing rock on!!!
stlgrl on 2010-09-24 12:49:21 said:
with 5 hour energy be prepared to go to the bathroom every hour for the 5 hours and then some! i took 1/4 the bottle, felt like a million bucks, got tons of work done, then sat on the toilet for hours. beware!!!!!
Rotar_E on 2010-09-23 14:14:46 said:
Thanks to 5 hour energy drink i didn't fall asleep at work. i'm the only person there and have to be alert to help out the customers. i was really sleepy and was falling asleep on my feet since i hadn't slept for 36 hours when my friend brought me one. as soon as i drank it i felt that tingly sensation you get when you drink any energy drink. I like that it didn't make my stomach get all weird on me. 5 hour energy shot is awesome!
Jim Mullinex on 2010-09-23 14:13:54 said:
5-hour energy gave me a weird headache at the back of my head near the spine. Really uncomfortable, no energy boost noticed. Won't buy again.
Diggy on 2010-09-15 12:28:21 said:
ehhh 5-hour energy worked great for me when i first started using them, gave me a great amount of energy. But i got reliant on them for workouts that kick your ass, which i did like 3 times a week. I think my body grown a tolerance for them, because now i barley get nything from the shots. So i would use them occasionally if i were you.
Jeff on 2010-09-15 12:27:20 said:
I usually have a lot to get done. I tried 5 hour energy once for the first time with moderate results. It made me feel a little jittery. I tried it again a week later and it made me light headed and gave me the worst stomach pains and spasms. It was kind of scary. I would not recommend this product. Thanks
athlete on 2010-08-31 15:58:31 said:
i take a 5 hour energy an hour before every basketball game. at first, i was a little nervous that i would be so wired that i would turn the ball over every possession.. but instead, it keeps you focused and ready. you can really get your feet goin on defense!
TLG on 2010-08-31 15:58:07 said:
The 5 hour energy drink works just as it's advertised. Whether you take 1/2 or the whole bottle it takes effect within minutes and last 5 hours if not longer. The taste is not gross as stated by some. It taste fruity just not as sweet as those other energy drinks everyone is used to. I love the way it gives you a pick-me-up feeling and doesn't make you "crash" at the end. I use it often. As an fyi, other simliar energy shots work just as well as the 5 hour does and some are cheaper in price.
Old_Man on 2010-08-09 11:11:59 said:
I quit coffee a couple of months ago, but needed something in the morning to get me going. I finally tried 5-Hour Energy on a whim, and am a convert. This stuff works for me, as I almost instantly (within 5 mins) feel much more "awake, alive, attentive" whatever you want to call it, and it does last most of the day. Being a diabetic, I can't handle the other "energy" drinks that are carb loaded and make you crash like eating a candy bar! Thought the price is a little steep, the cost is minor if it saves you a 1/2 or full day of getting things done that you need to do, because you DO have more energy, at least I do. I am 55, diabetic with heart disease, and this stuff is great for me! Edited by Jason: Try buying online, you can get them for about 1/2 of in-store prices. Also, check out our reviews for other competitor products, lots of other brands make comparable (or better) products that are cheaper because they aren't dropping all that money on "2:30 feeling" commercials.
Dave on 2010-08-09 11:06:55 said:
I've never used 5 hour energy, but the reviews are very helpful. Obviously, it works differently with everyone's body chemistry. As a bonus, Jason is hilarious! Origami starter set!?
Haggendas on 2010-08-09 11:06:19 said:
5 hour energy works great and I've use A LOT of energy products! I do suggest that you take only 1/2 in the morning and the other 1/2 in the afternoon. It did make me irritable.
Theresa on 2010-08-02 15:10:21 said:
Everyone's body reacts differently, I suppose. I am an avid AVID coffee drinker, but I've been having horrible episodes of fatigue, lately. I decided to go ahead and try 5 hour energy shots. I started with 1/2 of the bottle. For about an hour, I thought it was a joke, and downed the rest of the bottle. I'd felt nothing. About 5 minutes after downing the second bottle I got ... not jitters, but this odd feeling that everything was amplified. Touch, hearing. My heart started to race and my face started to itch. This lasted maybe 5-10 minutes. 1 hour later, I don't feel like I usually do on coffee - that is jittery and prepared to crash. In fact, I feel like there isn't anything in my body at all. I just feel naturally WIDE awake and very focused. I usually don't like doing my job, but today I'm actually excited about getting things done. Don't know if this is psychological or not, but I'm pretty impressed with 5-hour energy so far. I've been feeling fatigue for months and I've been drinking coffee all morning to keep me awake and nothing seems to work. I'm really happy with 5-hour energy, at least for today.
Michelle on 2010-08-02 15:08:55 said:
5-hour energy is horrible, it is like taking speed, LSD, crystal meth or some drugs I've read about that makes you jittery, nervous, heart palpitations, tightness and pressure in your head like it will explode.
Heart racing, loose stools, almost vomited, blood rushing to my head, head was burning etc.... It feels like you are high or in a trance. Could not sleep properly at least for two days. it's been 3 days and i'm still experiencing negative syptoms. I am healed by the Lord's stripes but I will never take this product again...Stay away from it, dangerous poison-witch tonic.....
Steve-o on 2010-07-19 16:51:34 said:
As far as energy goes 5 hour energy is hit or miss. I've used it before with zero results and I've used it and felt really hyped up...like right now for example. it's 2 am and i'm bouncing off the walls. All in all I like it. works pretty quick when it does and you don't have to suck up a load of calories in the process. Kinda pricey though.
char on 2010-07-19 16:51:00 said:
i don't know. 5 hour energy did not work at all for me. this stuff only made me tired, my friend passed out from it. So here i am thinking "when i am going to pass out"? My friend passed out after the 5 hours and was out for a good 4 hours. so this drink i would rate it a zero. BIG FAT NO GOOD!
Kaylee on 2010-07-05 16:43:14 said:
I love 5 hour energy, the taste is not that bad and it really wakes you up. i drink a full one at once most of the time and im always up and focused and learning better, it makes me very upity. its very good to use if you play sports and go to school and never get enough sleep with all that homework 5 hour energy is a LIFE SAVER!
Garrett on 2010-06-30 13:44:42 said:
5 hour energy is not worth it at all. i took it and crashed 10 minutes later. piece of crap
Mike M. on 2010-06-18 12:38:04 said:
Well, I used 5-hour energy for the first time the other day after a long day at work so i could go out with some friends. About 20 minutes after taking it I was flying high and mighty, where I landed was the toilet...over and over again. Great product if you dont mind taking crapping corncobs the next 5 hours after ingesting. 5 Hour Energy Review Edited by Jason: removed expletives.
grinterref on 2010-06-17 11:30:30 said:
Just bought a case of 5 hour energy at Costco. 24 bottles for $36 = $1.50 per bottle. Much cheaper then the $2.99 everywhere else. These energy shots work pretty well like others have described, they give a little pick me up without a big crash. I usually take 1/2 bottle in the morning and 1/2 after lunch. It keeps me going all day long. Would recommend 5 hour energy to all those energy drinkers out there!
M on 2010-06-17 11:29:38 said:
5 hour energy is unbelievable! I am an engineer by day and a drummer by night -- I can safely take this without any crash -- or after effect -- unlike products like Red Bull that actually raise the anxiety level. Keep it coming!!!
Justin on 2010-05-28 12:22:54 said:
I have to say I was kinda skeptical about this 5 hour energy at first. I took one in the morning and I guess I took the print a little to seriously of "Feel great in minutes." For me, it wasn't an instant kick, but after about an hour, It's not a BURST of energy, but its energy to the point you don't want to sit around. Your mental ability does get sharpened too. Recommend taking ahead of time for when you need the energy most, like I said its not "GOTTA GO GOTTA GO" energy, but its energy.
JB on 2010-05-28 12:22:04 said:
I took 5 hour energy before two early morning exams, it worked great for the first one but wore off during the next. I ate breakfast in between so I feel like that may have caused it. Great product but a bit expensive for only 3 hours of actual energy.
Stefano on 2010-05-25 13:06:00 said:
5 hour energy is a great product. For whatever reason I was only able to sleep for two hours over the course of three days; I had some 5-hour energy before going into school in the morning and was able to make it through the entire day without yawning, shaking, or crashing. I wasn't abnormally energetic; just alert and focused. That night I also fell asleep with no problem.
Also, the taste was potent, felt like drinking pure energy... not a bad thing, though. Overall, best energy drink i've ever had.
G money on 2010-05-25 13:05:07 said:
I have had 5 hour energy a few times. Only when I need it. I once did a 18 hour drive (with a friend). The last leg was about 6 hours. I took one bottle and made it through the drive fine (no dozing off or anything!!), and that was after being awake for more than 14 hours at the time. It works, but i have never taken it on an empty stomach. Any energy drink on an empty stomach can be dangerous, but eat some food and take it and you are good to go!!
ANTON33 on 2010-05-17 13:18:35 said:
I tried 5 hour energy for the first time and so far I am impressed. My energy level is up and I feel good. I did check my heart rate and it came up a lot so I am going to try the 1/2 bottle next time and test my heart rate. 2 thumbs up so far.
Alex on 2010-05-17 13:18:04 said:
Thanks to 5 hour energy I'm able to get around town in no time at all. Girls dig the buff guys. Thanks 5 hour energy.
Colleen on 2010-05-13 11:53:49 said:
5 hour energy is incredible...I will never purchase an energy drink again..no crash, no shakes...just pure energy...very clear in the head...I love it!!
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