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5-Hour Energy Review
Purchase Price for This Review: $2.99Available at: GNC Charlotte, NC
Nutrition Information:
Size: 2.0oz. · Serving Size: 2oz. Calories: 15 · Carbs: 3g · Sodium: 10mg
Ratings:
Combined Reviewer Rating:
7.5 out of 10
7.48 out of 10 from 524 reviewers*Note: If the user review is grossly different than the editor rating for this energy product, this is probably because of unethical voting practices on the part of the manufacturer or a competitor.
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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).
Active Ingredients *Per can, not per serving:
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."
Angie's Review: Reviews posted after May 2007 are written by a guest reviewer referred to from this point forward as "The Stig".
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.
Having 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.
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10Angie Taste Rating:
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6Jason's Review:
This drink 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:
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User Comments
ExCLuSivE ShaY on 2009-07-01 14:34:02 said:
I drink 5 hour energy in the middle of the day when I feel like I can't go on any longer and for the most part it works. About once or twice i've gotten the gittery feelings and sweaty palms with a fast heart beat but most likely it's because I drank the entire shot. Not surprisingly, I have noticed that drinking 1/2 a shot doesn't work as well as drinking the whole thing. I will continue using this until a Health Advisory comes out about it or something.
mander on 2009-06-16 17:22:14 said:
I have been buying the 5 hr energy shot for about 2 months or so. I work 10hrs overnight and I get very sleepy. Around 2am I will take the whole bottle and I don't get a BOOST of energy I would say it's more like just a HELPER drink. I am still kind of sleepy but instead of actually nodding off and being irritable I stay in a good mood and make it through the shift without mt. dew like I used to. I tend to get cysts and caffine is not good for them so drinking one of these shots isn't as bad as the vending machine at all. I recently started taking the Extra Strength 5 hr shot they have now. The berry taste is horrible and I wish the price wasn't so high, I do plan on buying a case from this website but I agree to not take daily or I will just get used to it like I do w/ headache medicine. Overall Id say its a good helper drink.
Energizer on 2009-05-07 13:59:44 said:
Chaser 5-hour energy is everything that they say... Great energy with no crash at all! And it really does last all 5 hours!
nymtb on 2009-04-27 12:48:44 said:
I took 5-hour energy 30 min before a very challenging mountain bike ride. Rode 25 steep mountain terrain miles in 5 hours and I can say it helped sustain my energy quite noticeably. I would recommend eating 15 min before or after you take this as B12 needs food to work properly.
Debbie on 2009-04-14 16:19:37 said:
I am a 59 year old retired grandma. I had noticed an extreme loss of energy, but with this 5-hour energy product I have energy and feel good. There are no sudden bursts of energy or drops after 7 hours. I just feel better and want to do things even play basketball with my 4 year old grandson and I joined a soccer game at the park. I only drink half a bottle a day.
Peter on 2009-03-24 12:33:48 said:
I love 5-hour energy. Works as long at it advertises and as effectively. I am a larger guy, so I drink the whole bottle. So if you are small in size or haven't tried it yet, go with half the bottle. Also, to the remark made by "N": Peptic ulcers do not crop up suddenly. You might want to check your diet and lifestyle; it may have been a coincidence.
Tiredandsick on 2009-02-12 12:36:04 said:
I tried 5 hour energy for the first time. At first i felt a little energy. But i started to feel sick right off the bat. In a few hours my neck had swollen and i had an allergic reaction to this. Last time i try this .
golfdude on 2009-01-08 13:13:43 said:
If you have read some of the comments, you have to conclude that 5 hour energy affects some people differently. For me, suffering from sleep apnea, it keeps me awake on my 90 minute drive home after my 11 hour work day 4 days a week. (no kidding). I use it Mon-Thurs. & sometimes for sports. For me it works as advertised!
Erik on 2008-12-10 11:50:42 said:
ok this drink is perfect for me, i'm one of those people who stays up all night and trys to stay awake all day but falls asleep, whenever i get tired i go to the macs down the street, but last time i went i saw the bottle of 5 hour energy sitting on the counter and remembered seeing a commercial for it so i put back the jolt and bought it instead the second i stepped outside the store i drank it and felt it immediately it was just like a kick of energy shot through my body i couldn't stop shaking and jumping for about 10 seconds and i was wide awake for about 5 hours and full of energy. Is it worth the price: YES considering its cheaper then most energy drinks and gives you more energy. how much is it: $2.99 Edited by Jason: Or far cheaper from our Energy Drink Store 1-10 how much energy: 10 the great thing about this is its healthier than an energy drink, normally energy drinks give me stomach pains from all the sugar but not 5 hour energy i would recommend this any day over an energy drink.
wan701 on 2008-11-24 11:58:57 said:
What a waste of money, and the after effect is horrible. I feel worse now then I did before. Did not give me energy but it sure spiked my blood pressure and heart rate.
808 on 2008-11-03 00:59:09 said:
this stuff is terrible. my friends and i all bought some and the same thing happened to all 9 of us. about ten minutes after drinking it we all got really hyper, passed out, woke up about 5 minutes later and then threw up. now, three days later i cant have my blood pressure raise even a tiny bit without being consumed in terrible waves of pain in my head. it feels as if somebody has lit my brain on fire and then put it out with hydrochloric acid. DO NOT EVER BUY THIS DEATH POTION.
Mac McDonough on 2008-10-14 18:09:22 said:
I am a 65 yr. old disabled man with limited mobility and on a lot of very strong medication. I tried a bottle of 5 Hour Extra Strength. After about 40 minutes it began to give me suprising energy. I was able to walk more with less effort and it even lessened some of my pain. The energy lasted for more than 6 hours with no crashing. With living on a very limited disability income it is a bit high priced, but worth it to me. The taste isn't bad as I've tasted worse medication. I only wish Medicare would pay for it as it is worth it.
Emma on 2008-09-12 23:32:23 said:
I drink a shot (I prefer berry flavor) on my way to the gym when I am especially dreading my cardio workout. I usually go longer on the elliptical when I drink it first. I don't feel high or jittery at all. I will continue to buy and use this product for when I work out.
Supermom Wanabe on 2008-08-25 08:37:12 said:
Ok, I have 2 kids, a dog, a home and a full time job. It's exhausting just thinking about it all. I've lived on coffee and mountain dew for years, but it's not enough. OMG, I love 5 hour energy. I'm a lightweight, so I only drink half of the 2 oz. at a time. And for once, I'm not crashing the same time as my 3 year old. I can actually get through the work day and the travel like nothing. Then be the "energized" mom at night, ready to deal with anything life throws at me ; ) This stuff is awesome!
Rob on 2008-08-18 05:06:46 said:
I've been using this chaser 5 hour energy for several weeks now; I absolutely love it. I don't experience many of the side-effects mentioned by others, but the product does warn users that some people could experience a "niacin rush" (warming, redness, etc) if they are sensitive to the high levels of B vitamins. I drink the Berry flavor refrigerated - seems to make the taste more tolerable. I find the energy lasts much longer than 5 hours with absolutely no crash. I used to be mentally fatigued almost all the time due to a hectic work schedule but now I use this product to counter that effect. For those who saw no increase in energy its possible that your body may be tired for other reasons that a megavitamin/enzyme shot can't resolve. And if you're tired enough to fall asleep, I'm pretty sure this product isn't going to stop that! As for price; yes it's somewhat expensive - but what hot products aren't. Search the web, I found a place that sells in bulk at something like $1.62 a bottle. Added by Jason: No need to search the web, as of the date of this comment, these are available through our energy drink store for $1.36 each in a 12 pack.
DMGabriel on 2008-08-14 13:19:51 said:
I have tried 5 hour energy for the 1st time today. I am fine w/the berry flavor, and do not even mind the aftertaste (like berry candy). I am petite, and have once [successfully] used Metabolife 356 in the past, and was seeking a safer / healthier alternative for an energy boost for evening workouts. 1st tried 1/2 of the bottle, and found no difference in energy. Took 2nd 1/2 one hour later, and have minimal energy. Not really enough to give me that boost at the end of a long day to help me get to the gym, and I'm leaning towards the conclusion that it's not really worth the money... for me, anyway. I'm considering the mind-set on this that not everything works the same for everyone. Or, perhaps it's got a placebo effect on some people. Who knows?? I also believe that some may be allergic to some of its contents (which can be said about any product, really), but not all people. Final conclusion: If it works for you, great! But, I'd recommend anyone trying this for the 1st time to buy 1 bottle 1st to see if it works before financially committing to several.
jo on 2008-08-08 08:14:02 said:
my 14 year old daughter (140 lbs) drank chaser 5 hour at an athletic event and was scared to death at the dramatic physical changes. The numbness, cramping & tingling in fingers, stomach cramps, lightheadedness, headache---too much. Heart palpitations, shortness of breath. Scary. Not worth ANY kind of boost, and if she did have a boost it was vastly overshadowed by the adverse reaction. She HAS used other energy drinks to succcess....but this one, NEVER again.
SassyPants on 2008-07-29 13:59:26 said:
I am quite skeptical of just about anything that can be purchased at a gas station, but on a recent overnight drive to Florida from Georgia, I was nodding off and desperate for something to wake me up. I was only going to get a bottle of water and try to walk off the exhaustion when I noticed the little vials at the counter. I bought "a shot" as well. I almost immediately stopped feeling like I couldn't hold my eyes open and within 10 minutes, I had a warm, prickly feeling on my chest--the bottle said it was a "niacin flush"...I didn't get all jacked up at all. I was wide awake and focused for the remainder of my drive, and was able to get right to sleep when at last we arrived at our destination. I wouldn't use it every day, but it sure did make a huge difference for me.
AmyJean on 2008-07-25 19:08:42 said:
5 hour energy woke me up and helped me drive alot better (new driver, watch out!) Kidding. It did wonders for my attentiveness and I took it pretty late, so if there was a crash, it went un-noticed.
Chocotastic_Rabbit on 2008-07-22 14:22:02 said:
I’ve been suspicious 5 hour energy since seeing the commercial for the first time a while back. 5 hours of energy with no crash? Come on, who do they think they’re fooling? Its only 2 ounces and you can’t tell what the stuff looks like. So one day while I was suffering from extreme fatigue (thanks to PMS) I tried it on an empty stomach. It tasted horrible, smelled great but tasted like only God knows what. I must admit after 10 minutes I felt a bit hot and had the energy to do a bunch of stuff. The only downside was that I got the jitters after 6 hours and my stomach hurt badly. I tried it again on a full stomach and no jitters and no tummy ache. I’ve finally found something to replace my Vivarin.
Woman on 2008-07-16 12:32:39 said:
I had a similar reaction just last night as described by "Troubled Mom on 2008-01-23 21:05:29." I have a long work day and took the whole bottle of 5 hour energy before I started. Right after lunch break I collapsed and started shaking uncontrollably with my heart pounding abnormally fast and hard. I felt I was going to pass out and was sweating and burning up. It went away eventually but I still felt sick for the day, and then it happened again around 11 at night but worse and I had to call an ambulance. I couldn't even walk to get the door. I'm a girl who's only 5'2", so if this is because of the drink then be careful.
Paulq on 2008-07-08 17:26:08 said:
Ive been using the 5 hour energy this week to help give me a boost at the gym. My workouts have definitely improved. I might add that i have been drinking it with my daily routine coffee on the way. I see other brands popping up, gonna have to check em out too.
jizzon on 2008-04-28 16:19:55 said:
i was tired and i didn't wanna go to sleep, so i drank this and i ended up falling asleep 5 minutes after i drank it. And it tastes like turd!
tired.co-ed on 2008-04-26 17:44:17 said:
This product is awful. I hate coffee, I hate energy drinks, I hate soda so I decided to give this a try because I needed a boost to write a 30 page paper in 24 hours which is already a bad mistake. I took a bottle of it and within three minutes felt so tired and out of it. I tried to lay down for a while to sleep it off but I couldn't fall asleep but I felt physically exhausted. A few hours later I was still feeling groggy. No crash later? Well, I guess that's right. It is an immediate crash.
michael on 2008-04-24 15:52:27 said:
This is a good product. The taste is no problem. I can't figure out why so many people have complained about this. One big gulp and it's over. It's very tart but sweet. It may make you wrinkle your nose but that's it. The first time I used it I felt the "flushing" effect that's mentioned on the bottle. Your skin feels hot and very itchy for a few minutes. I can understand why this may turn people off but this effect dissipated quickly. After the first few times I used it I stopped itching at all. I have read many of the complaints that the product "does nothing" for them. They say there is no sudden lift. I agree the lift may not be as dramatic as other energy drinks but I think they are using the product wrong. I agree with the comment above me. 5 hour energy is a product for those who are actually going to expend energy. Drink the bottle and begin your workout. Then you will feel it work.
DissertationBoundDeb on 2008-04-11 00:51:17 said:
Well, this is the shizma! As a doctoral student in the dissertation process this little bottle has been my lifeline. There is no crash, the taste is not too bad (Berry better then other), and it got my typing skills up to 75 wpm...REALLY! I like the fact that it has no sugar in it and it really works. Did I tell you it really worked? And fast...I just drank another 2 oz shot and look where I'm at...the price is a little steep...Thank the powers that be at Chaser...this is a doctoral students dream come true!!! And clarity...my mind is FREE!!!!
Candibaby on 2008-04-10 13:16:12 said:
I generally avoid energy drinks because I have anxiety disorder to begin with, and the tweaker-esque feeling that they provide makes me feel certain that my heart will explode - and when that is fueled by the anxiety, well, you can imagine the panic rollercoaster of hell. My job (proofreading) leaves alot to be desired in the energy and interest category, so dozing off can be common. I bought this from our vending machine ($3) to see if it worked. Aside from that disgusting taste (if that's how berries really tasted, Smuckers would be out of business), there was no really "rush" of energy. I'm also lucky enough to avoid the niacin flush. I felt no crash, and I honestly just felt normal. I wish it wasn't as expensive as it is, but I will definitely use it again.
ew on 2008-04-09 18:54:51 said:
THIS DRINK DOES NOT WORK! my friend and i each had one and it did nothing. so the next day we each had two, she had a heat flash and then we felt dead afterwards. it should be called "5 minute heat flash" not 5 hour energy. seriously, don't waste your money, just stick to the coffee (coffee doesn't taste like crusty bungholes either)
chef on 2008-04-09 12:40:10 said:
I've been drinking this energy drink for over 6 months as part of my work out routine. I drink it on an empty stomach just before I go run. I usually walk a quarter mile to warm up my muscles and by then I feel like taking running because I have energy. I don't think this product is a "wake me up and make me jittery" kind of energy drink. I think it provides energy to those who actually exert energy. If you're not using your brain or your muscles, don't expect anything, not even the jitters and I haven't seen anyone get antzy on it either. The taste is fine, it's very tart like a liquid sweetart (berry flavor). There is no crash and I honestly could not tell you if it actually lasts 5 hours. I'm usually doing something and not waiting around for my energy to vanish. I recommend the product highly if you are planning on actually doing something like, exercising, studying, gaming, etc... I'll give it a 9 just to leave room for something to beat it, but nothing has.
LMAO on 2008-03-28 14:42:43 said:
I love this stuff, it perks me up without making me feel jittery or wired, aside from the minimal amount of caffeine, everything else within reason is all natural. Now don?t get me wrong, some people may have a bad reaction to this stuff but you?d have to be very WEAK i.e. Troubled Mom?s little girl that or she was doing something very wrong like drinking tons of caffeine products along with this shot. The whole 5 hour for me is depending on how active I have been, but regardless it?s left me feeling alert w/o getting a rush like most soda energy drinks. I rather enjoy the flavor from most of the varieties, specially the berry blend, but then again anyone who knows anything about vitamins, knows B vits especially with an amino acid supplement taste very very berry. LOL I made a joke (snort)
Joe on 2008-03-26 23:33:34 said:
Ingredients are similar to Advocare Slam...but Slam has no Phenylanaline and Slam tastes a lot better.
Max on 2008-03-24 13:37:34 said:
I don't really get all the complaints about the taste, I didn't find it that bad. But 5 hour energy definitely works. But one thing. This thing seemed to take forever to get out of my system. For me it was more like 10 hours of energy and when trying to sleep I was stuck with feelings of extreme nervousness. Definitely only for early in the morning and not mid-day.
Trent on 2008-03-19 20:48:52 said:
Total placebo for me and my friends. Didn't do a thing. We're big Jolt drinkers though, might have something to do with it not working. Tastes sort of like cough syrup too, ugh.
jnf on 2008-03-18 16:39:54 said:
I drank one 5 hour energy shot this morning. Prior to taking it, I was extremely sleepy and was having trouble staying awake. After drinking it, I instantly felt more energized. Despite the HORRIBLE taste, I really liked it...at first. Now, a few hours after taking it, I have a slight headache, am having muscle pain, and have crashed. I just took a two hour nap and am not feeling well. The taste made me want to vomit. Could not get the taste out of my mouth for a few hours.
Kitty on 2008-03-13 15:21:39 said:
This stuff tastes like liquid burning death, but the energy is something I haven't felt in awhile. I think it's upped my word count on typing pretty high, I just can't focus for more than two seconds.
wild bill on 2008-03-12 10:53:59 said:
Okay; i have used it three times in the past four days, and here's my report. I think those who want a high are looking in the wrong place, unless you were to drink two bottles in a row. But I found that in each case the stuff did in fact noticeably sharpen mental focus for several hours. No question about it. I drive a lot, and I also have a lot of meetings where I need to be very sharp. I would score this A+ by that measure. Really couldn't ask for better. No noticeable exaggerated crash. Some in these comments seem to be disappointed that they go back to normal. That's not a crash. I found taste of the "berry" flavor to be fine. Nothing I'd drink for pleaure, but tart and tolerable. Here is the down side. Two out of the three times I drank it I went and had a big heavy dinner maybe half an hour to an hour later. Both of those times I began to experience severe gastric problems within half an hour of finishing dinner, and they lasted almost all night. Second time was worse than the first. Different restaurants, both first-rate places, so I don't think it was the food's fault. The night when I didn't have dinner on top of it I was fine. I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think I would use this with moderate to extreme caution, especially if you were going to be using it under day-to-day circumstances for an extended period. But if you need to make extra-sure that you are sharp for a specific reason on an occasional basis, I will say that it worked very very well for me. One other commenter did say something important: Nothing is free. If you "borrow" energy from your body, you will probably have to pay it back, with some interest. Exercise and healthy eating are the best way of maintaining good energy and focus. That being said, we all need a little extra help now and then, and this definitely delivers, in my experience.
Allen on 2008-03-11 18:09:13 said:
One in the morning right when I wake up and I'm good to go. For those that feel no energy from it I think you need to quit your crack addiction.
Ryan on 2008-03-10 00:08:25 said:
This stuff gets me through school. My teachers kill me with homework, so I'm always up late. I have a 6 pack of this stuff in my locker, so I can get one if I need it. I just ask to go to the bathroom and go grab one, pound it, and return to class. About 15 minutes later, I'm not on the verge of passing out. It keeps you awake, but you still feel that mental tiredness. Nothing is a substitute for a good night's sleep.
worywort on 2008-03-09 22:14:40 said:
I'm thinking about taking a 5 hour energy shot this Thursday. I will be in Mexico on a church trip and really don't want the kids to see me go into cardiac arrest because I wanted a little "buzz". I think I'll risk it.
meagan on 2008-03-09 11:54:43 said:
3 words: LEGAL CRYSTAL METH. i'm never buying this ever again!
Bobby on 2008-03-04 15:31:26 said:
This drink works! I took one last Saturday while at work feeling drained. Within 20 mins, I was alert, awake, and became very productive at work. I would recommend this to anyone.
Andrew!!!!!! on 2008-03-04 08:39:22 said:
I drink energy drinks all this time and they really dont do anything. But yesterday i tried 5 hour energy for the 1st time and they should rename it 5 hour crack, cause i was wired. Not wired in a good way like i wanted to do hw, but like i had RLS or something. Also i drank it at 630pm and couldnt fall asleep until 5am. with the 2 hours of sleep i did get, i was somehow not tired the next day.
Garrett on 2008-03-04 07:15:25 said:
I work on websites, normally at night. I had one I had to get done the other night, so I stopped by Wallgreens and picked up a 2 pack 5 hour. I drank one and fell asleep 2 hours later at my desk.
exor on 2008-03-03 12:49:29 said:
One of the rare energy drinks that actually works for me. The main tests of it is during my evening commute... without it, I would start to doze off (dangerous, I know!). It also helps me get through my full 8-hour work day plus evening grad school. Note: I barely do any other caffeine/energy drinks .
Caffeine Man on 2008-03-02 16:25:42 said:
I just purchased this at a Wal-Mart, and I have to say, I'm quite disappointed. I have some friends who, like me, can down several energy drinks at once and feel nothing whatsoever, but even they said that this drink made them feel like they had to run for twenty miles. I was hoping that this would finally be the drink that got me running around my house, but sadly, all it did was leave a tart, salty taste in my mouth and leave me $5 poorer. Either I have an unnaturally high tolerance for caffeine and Niacin or this product simply doesn't work.
JC on 2008-02-24 19:06:17 said:
I have to agree with Nikki the letter carrier posted above. I'm 57 and have tried most energy drinks because I don't have the energy level that I used to but still like to play hard. I had to give up all the other energy drinks due to the jitters. But trying this 5 Hour Energy (we shared one, the first time) I was very surprised to find that it worked just as they advertise. And when we finally got home and went to bed....I went right to sleep and slept all night. I used it again the next day, for the drive back to Sacramento from San Diego and again, it worked great! The down side seems to be the taste.....but well worth it for it's intended purpose.
elpolicio on 2008-02-24 00:13:43 said:
i took the drink and got a huge rush of energy and 2 hours later i laid down and i couldn't get up. my body felt like lead. basically, i was paralyzed for about 5 min. then, i got a bad headache for 10 minutes. i love this drink!
AB on 2008-02-23 19:45:55 said:
I took a bottle of this drink twice in a span of 2 days and the results have been terrible. I had serious nervousness in my arms and legs and my blood pressure went up. I was about to go to seek medical attention but the symptoms slowly reduced and i am back to my normal routine now. Please be careful when using this product. May not suit all body types.
Terry on 2008-02-20 01:12:47 said:
I drank 2 of these in 5 mins. NOTHING. Nada. Zip. No energy rush, no energy, no change. I get a better rush off a strong cup of coffee. All it did was change my piss a bright yellow...that's it. Don't waste your cash, it's overpriced and tastes like crap.
matt on 2008-02-19 10:57:43 said:
The no crash thing is bs. The thing that gives you energy is not vitamins like they claim, but taurine, the same stuff that's in Red Bull. You can buy over the counter pills that have taurine that are much, much cheaper (3 for a buck vs. 2.99) and work just as well or better. It WILL make you crash from the taurine... Avoid this stuff.
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