5-Hour Energy
5-Hour Energy review added 2005-10-14 17:54:20
Purchase Price for This Review: $2.99
Available 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
6.79 out of 10 from 766 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.
Angie Energy Rating:
10Angie Taste Rating:
2Angie Value Rating:
6Jason's Review:
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:
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5-Hour Energy Videos and Commercials
Steve Wallace's Cost Analysis - 5-Hour Energy Commercial 5 Hour energy will save you $150,000... if you risk wrecking a $150,000 car like Steve Wallace does on a weekly basis. Special Thanks to: YouTube User 5hourenergyshot Added: 2009-11-25 15:43:18 | 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 Shot Informational Video I think this is an "official" video that reports 4 million people are wasting $12 million (suggested retail price)/week on 5 hour energy. Special Thanks to: YOUtube user 5hourenergyshot Added: 2009-11-09 12:58:30 | 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
Steven Doyle on 2010-01-14 14:58:18 said:
"Vile" and "vial" are two different words. Spell Check is no substitute for actual proofreading. Edited by Jason: Thanks Steven for that anal retentive grammatical correction that has nothing to do with 5-hour energy shot
bliss on 2009-12-29 11:33:22 said:
5 hour energy works. Seriously. I've tried everything from caffeine and back again. Yeah, sure- you can say it's not cheap. Because it's not. But, really, think about it- how much are you payin' for that can of Red Bull you chug down that tastes like a well marinated blend of old gym socks and bad herbs when you can take a single shot of this stuff, and it doesn't taste any worse than a couple of sour raspberries? You'll be cool for hours. It's comparable. You gotta be careful though, guys. If you're sensitive to caffeine (which is NOT the main thing here), or any sort of stimulant- then lay off. Common sense, yeah? Otherwise, use 5 hour energy and enjoy in moderation. Or else you'll build up a tolerance and that's just pointless. So, if you need a hit of energy for whatever reason- look into this stuff.
David on 2009-12-29 11:31:07 said:
This is all my 10 year old can talk about. Are you KIDDING ME???? Kids don't need this sort of crap. These commercials talk like 5 hour energy's some sort of miracle drink. FACE IT!!! This crap should be advertised for what it IS. A STIMULANT designed to PICK YOU UP if you've been out DRINKING all night and need to WAKE THE HELL UP. 5 hour energy is TRASH!!!
derek2653 on 2009-12-29 11:29:54 said:
I find 5 hour energy works better on an empty stomach. That way there is no food interactions or food absorption to slow the effect of this drink.Sometimes 5 hour energy works and other times it doesn't, how odd. But i find if I take it on an empty stomach 5 hour energy speeds me right up for hours.
StThomas on 2009-12-29 11:28:00 said:
ok I don't have a dog in this hunt, so you can trust my report. My first 5 hour energy drink, and WOW. I mean, I drink 5 cups of coffee, high test, a day. Didn't really expect a lift here. I am in shape, training for a Triathlon in June, and thought, what the heck. I was at a hardware store buying a fluorescent light for 5 bucks and joked with a lady when I saw this stuff on the counter. Don't you wish this stuff worked, I said. It does...she twinkled. Since she was in shape, good looking and young, I thought...Hey..I' ll try it for 2.99. First thirty minutes....nothing. Now, one hour later....wow. Feel like askin my wife for more to do on my to do list. Feel like swimmin, bikin AND running. Next trip to WalGreens I am gonna see if they sell 5 hour energy 2 for 5 bucks or 4 for ten like the poster above said. I feel great. I even called somebody up I was upset with and asked them for forgiveness. ( If you have heart trouble, blah blah blah, contact your physician before takin this stuff.)I'm in.
hello on 2009-12-29 11:24:42 said:
I have a bottle of 5 hour energy right here that I just purchased and after reading these reviews its going right in the trash. Its not worth taking a chance on your blood pressure and all the negative effects people have experienced here. I thought 5 hour energy was a little too good to be true!
C.C. on 2009-12-29 11:22:24 said:
5 hour energy did not work for me, it woke me up and it made me feel jittery. But did not give me energy. 2 hours after I drank the whole bottle of 5 hour energy I started yawning like crazy. Overall it sucked!!
Anthony on 2009-12-29 11:19:19 said:
My experience is way off from a lot of the comments I've read. I know different people act differently, but here's how I feel about the stuff. It works, but not like some crack filled "speed drink"... it won't make you want to re-arrange your receipts for the past 3 years, or run up walls, or anything like that. and unless you are already sick, or just have a low tolerance of this kind of stuff, it won't mess up your stomach, or cause you to lose control and/or feel of your legs. I drink one about every morning on the way to work. I have an hour drive, and the long straight roads tend to hypnotize me, and this stuff keeps me from dozing off behind the wheel. 5 hour energy really works, but I've never experienced jitters, anxiety, "gotta find something to do", or anything like that. oh yeah, the taste is pretty terrible, but I've gotten used to it. by the way, they have 5 hour energy in the "extra strength" black bottle, but I can't tell if it works any differently.
Me L on 2009-12-29 11:10:42 said:
I have used 5 hour energy for the 3rd time today. I get kind of lazy when i think about going to the gym, and i had seen the commercial on tv.. so i decided to buy 5 hour energy one day after seeing it at Walmart. I bought the berry flavor, and the next day after lunch (small meal) i took the entire bottle at once. I did not feel the hot rush or any other side effects. my workout had improved A LOT, and if i didn't have an appointment later, i would have spend another hour at the gym. the second time was the same. For my 3rd time, i tried the extra strength, but i didn't feel any difference from the regular berry flavor one. so i guess, i wont spend the extra money on the extra strength. Also, my g/f was feeling really tired all day and about to fall asleep at work, so when she got home, i gave her a berry flavor 5 hour energy, and she became very alert and awake like 2 minutes after drinking it. she didnt feel any of the side effects either. it has been really helpful... and i dont mind the taste of it... the first time was not so good, but now, i dont mind it at all and kind of like it.
Adrian on 2009-12-29 11:08:09 said:
5 hour energy did nothing for me. if anything i was more tired then prior. I was attending a night shift at my place of work, and 5 hour energy didnt help one bit. they should bring back the original coca cola.
Victoria on 2009-12-29 10:42:54 said:
I am a coffee addict! However, I had developed an ulcer and was told to abstain from caffeine as much as possible. My beloved 2 cups prior to work, latte in the early afternoon- and espresso on the way to school regime had to stop. I purchased my first bottle of 5 hour energy a few months ago. Of course, it did seem a little pricey. And, I did notice that 5 hour energy does contain phenylalanine- which, if you do your homework- is found in sugar substitutes like aspartame and basically hyperacts your neurons and could cause cancer. Plus, there IS a small amount of caffeine here. However, in dire need to find a good replacement for my IV use of coffee- I tried it. WOW! I felt a rush immediately. Started my gym routine again with NO heart palpitations- I literally lifted the dumbbells like they were feathers. When I went to my school- I was hungry for more information. It was as though all of the material I was studying was just emblazoned in my brain and I grasped it immediately. I don't crash from 5 hour energy- but it is like gradually descending to Earth at the height of a hot air balloon ride. You simply arrive back to where you started earlier. I do not recommend 5 hour energy for daily use though. Try substitutes like Green Tea. Whatever you do though- this IS a better alternative to too much coffee or any form of sugary energy slop you find in AMP or ROCKSTAR, ETC. I bid you all happy energy!
Greg on 2009-12-29 10:38:14 said:
i took 5-Hour Energy 45 minutes ago and im having trouble keeping my eyes open...
Steven on 2009-12-11 12:54:37 said:
I took a half shot of 5 Hour Energy, and I instantly starting vomiting and diarrheaing all over the place. After about 2 hours of sickness, I started having seizures due too flashing lights over various places. I woke up in the hospital with a heavy medical bill. I DO NOT RECOMMEND 5 HOUR ENERGY!
kyle on 2009-12-11 12:51:45 said:
I dont care how great 5 Hour Energy is, that commercial with the skater is way too stereotypical! I am a skater and i'm not completely stupid. And also what makes you think that skaters aren't used to work. Does this commercial really show how you feel about skaters? 5 Hour Energy sucks!
ojessica21 on 2009-12-11 12:50:20 said:
I took 5 Hour Energy and it did nothing to help with my energy levels. Matter of fact it did the opposite! I had even less energy than before I took it, and just wanted to sleep! Total waste of my money! Dont waste your time on 5 Hour Energy!
Joe on 2009-12-11 12:45:26 said:
I got some 5 Hour Energy for a 2 mile race. I started gagging after one mile and almost threw up. However I didn't get tired at all. I was seeing pretty lights though. But it wore off in about an hour. I dont think 5 Hour Energy can take real exercise.
Marie on 2009-12-11 12:43:29 said:
I tried the 5 Hour Energy Berry flavor last night for the first time. To be honest, had I read the above reviews, I would NEVER had bought this product--the experiences related by other are so scary. BUT I HAD NO PROBLEMS. Wanting to stay alert while visiting a friend and then be able to drive and hour to get back home, I tried 5 Hour Energy. I had been snacking on some fruit & chips, so no bad stomach reaction. I didn't feel any BIG DRAMATIC changes, just alert for 3-4 hours. While driving home during the 5th hour, I felt tired but not sleepy. Got home watched TV for an hour and was able to sleep just fine. HOWEVER, I am worried by the reviewers who said they had used it with no adverse effects, only to be surprised by needing emergency care. I hope some of you who have been using this for a while will write again if you have a bad experience. I will try this again--but ONLY in the company of other in case I have a negative reaction. So far, I give it a 10 (even with the somewhat unpleasant taste).
Doug on 2009-12-11 12:41:54 said:
This was awful. After drinking 1/3 of 5 Hour Energy Shot, I started to feel extremely bad. (Feeling of nausea, headaches, tiredness) Feeling bad lasted for almost 3 hours.
I do not recommend 5 Hour Energy!
sarahdugger on 2009-12-11 12:40:53 said:
My son drank a 5 hour energy a few days ago. As I was walking in our front door I heard a thud. He had passed out cold with his eight month old daughter near his blue face on the floor. We are thankful that he didn't harm her in his passing out. I thought he was dead. His arms were blue and he was non-responsive for about three minutes. As I called 911 he came to -dazed and confused. He had drunk one of these deadly shots. His heart rate was over 100 bpm. 5 Hour Energy should be banned. No crash... I don't think so he has a bruised face and terrible headache from the fall he took. No one will answer a call from the number on the bottle, maybe our lawyer can get through.
Eric on 2009-12-11 12:38:28 said:
Dude, i took so much 5 hour energy last year one or two a day, i bought 3 cases off ebay. after 30 some bottles and a little over a month. my stomach felt so bad that i thought i had an ulcer, and stopped drinking it. then one night around my roommate was talking about how much i drank the year before and we both drank 6 5 hour energy shots in a row. he freaked out, i was okay except i guess i was jumping around the hallway in or dorm room yelling "its too hot in here" and i went to the basement shirtless and rubbed ice on myself. he was rolling and ground holding his stomach saying, the back of my eyeballs hurt. in the mourning we were still shaky, and that night he was still complaining about how itchy he is also hes got a weird rash now.
Ellen on 2009-12-11 12:33:34 said:
It really works! I tried other drinks and they did not work but 5 Hour Energy does!
Connor on 2009-12-04 13:13:41 said:
I highly recommend this product and I would suggest to anyone, needing energy ,to buy this product.However,there seems to be alot of confusion and vagueness about 5-hour ENERGY.Anyone who uses it and is passive and is expecting this product to artificially energize them and see fireworks after drinking it will be very disappointed.Because the effects of this product are very subtle and it only works when you engage in some kind of mental or physical activity,when you go into motion or action and perform some kind of mental or physical task,this product becomes activated and goes into action inside of you and remarkably supplies you with all of the alertness focus and energy that you need to successfully perform that task,however positive results are not attainable or noticeable if you are passive.If you are experiencing side effects such as nausea,then keenly reduce the amount that you are taking.If you use this product properly and safely,meaning it is for people who are about to engage in some kind of mental or physical activity, it will work wonders, but if you misuse it and passively sit there and wait to go on some kind of spacey trip then it will not work and you are confused about this product.
Rob on 2009-11-23 14:49:14 said:
Ive tried various supplements for energy. So I thought I would try 5 hour energy before I worked out. I clearly had my best workout with this stuff. For me it lasted alot longer then 5 hours. The taste? not the best but who really cares it is only 2 ozs...so chug it real quick. No crash that I noticed. It definitely is accurate in its advertisement.
Amber on 2009-11-20 13:00:54 said:
I'm a college student, and I live off this stuff!! It's amazing. I drink it in the morning, and am awake all day for my classes. I feel more alert than I ever have and can actually pay attention to take notes. I take it on the weekends too, when I go out at night, and it keeps me up for 5+ hours. I wouldn't recommend taking them everyday, because my body seemed to be getting used to them after week taking them every single day. Either way, 5 hour energy is amazing!
Jose on 2009-11-09 13:14:17 said:
5 hour energy's product made me sleepy and gave me diarrhea. Waste of money!!!!!
Ann_T on 2009-11-06 10:17:55 said:
5-Hour Energy works, however there is no substitute for real sleep! I love it!
toya on 2009-09-03 13:36:52 said:
I think it all depends on the person. Well as for me 5-hour energy worked for about 3 hours and I cant honestly tell if I was getting lazy or my brain was tired. I read and took notes on a book for three hours straight and i'm never able to do that and i didn't yawn the whole time. I think its worth it, i'm not to sure about 5 hours of energy but i didn't get the crash like it said and I was alert and very into what i was reading...I say try it
Tony on 2009-08-26 09:24:54 said:
My father had a heart attack after drinking 5 hour energy on 5/2/09. This was his first and last 5 hour drink. Be careful when drinking these. BTW he had no preexisting heart conditions.
CollegeStudent on 2009-08-17 17:49:38 said:
I think this energy shot is great. I would be wary of all the negative stories however. Every adverse effect people have posted on here are different, which means they may be from an underlying medical condition. If you read through the FAQs on the website, it states that if you have any known conditions, to consult a doctor. I'm a psych student, and have learned a lot about statistics and cause and effect. Since most people's reactions were different, it's only right to assume there was also another variable added in to cause the reaction. As long as you are relatively healthy, you shouldn't have any problems. Also, depending on your size and weight, you may need more or less of the product, which explains different positive results reported. Try to find out all the facts before condemning a product!
Erik on 2009-07-09 11:19:27 said:
I have tried this Chaser product twice, just to see if there was a fluke the first time. There wasn't. It tastes alright but it provides absolutely no power whatsoever. At least other shots work, even if they make me crash. Don't waste your money on this stuff!!!
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!
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 product 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.
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.
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