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Who uses them here?

I tend to stay away from them but this morning I just needed something to boost me, so I treid a 5 hour energy... I think it was spiked with Meth or something! I immediatly got a horrible stomach ache, and all it entails. I didn't get the promised burst of energy for 2 more hours (I spent the meantime in misery), it kept me from sleeping well between work shifts, I am still twitchy and my heart is still racing... never again... 13 hours after imbibing it I am still feeling the effects.

I've taken them from time to time. not regulary tho.

Craploads of tea is usually all I have.

I regularly drink a couple of cans of Red Bull each day. I'll even drink them when I'm not tired, because I like the taste.

I have a rule: NO CAFFEINE OR WAKEY DRUG AFTER 4pm!

simple, but effective. They are terrible drinks. Of course, I have consumed them, and often will if I am really having trouble staying awake at work. The problem is they don't wake up your mind, they just stop your body from sleeping/relaxing.

Only if they are really necessary but I hardly ever drink them.

i drink them like water. normally mixed with whiskey sugar free variety though.

i drink them like water. normally mixed with whiskey sugar free variety though.
Nothing like Irishing-up your Redbull in the morning :p

Nothing like Irishing-up your Redbull in the morning :p

3 or four of those in the morning . 3 more during lunch. then switch to beer for dinner so i can sleep.

3 or four of those in the morning . 3 more during lunch. then switch to beer for dinner so i can sleep.
Since I've basically got no work to do until the start of next term, I might try that at some point.

Since I've basically got no work to do until the start of next term, I might try that at some point.

my friends and co workers keep telling me to go get medical help for my alcohol consumption. bah what do they know.

Who uses them here?

I tend to stay away from them but this morning I just needed something to boost me, so I treid a 5 hour energy... I think it was spiked with Meth or something! I immediatly got a horrible stomach ache, and all it entails. I didn't get the promised burst of energy for 2 more hours (I spent the meantime in misery), it kept me from sleeping well between work shifts, I am still twitchy and my heart is still racing... never again... 13 hours after imbibing it I am still feeling the effects.

The caffeine probably just gave you the runs. Coffee does that too.


My energy drink of choice is sugar free V. I will have up to four a day when I'm studying (as well as coffee). I occasionally have Red Bull when I have Jager bombs, but in general I try to avoid energy drinks when I'm drinking alcohol. After all, it's probably not the healthiest combination.

The caffeine probably just gave you the runs. Coffee does that too.


My energy drink of choice is sugar free V. I will have up to four a day when I'm studying (as well as coffee). I occasionally have Red Bull when I have Jager bombs, but in general I try to avoid energy drinks when I'm drinking alcohol. After all, it's probably not the healthiest combination.

energy drinks + alcohol is a great combo.
you stay on your feet no matter how drunk you get.
and if you get laid that night night you don't have to worry about whiskey dick.

I usually manage to stay awake just fine - however, ever once in a while I drink coffee or energy drinks (I prefer T400 with 0.03% caffeine which is pretty much the same like Red Bull but cheaper).

Eh. Coffee. Monsters. No Fear.

Whatever tastes good.

Coffee and some Creme De Cacao for me.

Generally have coffee, and frequently a protien suppliment. And a vitamin. Took creatine a few times. Drink red bull and such on rare occasions.

I also like taking Emergen-C.

I haven't run into too many others who take it though.

Sometimes I drink one bottle of the stuff. Usually Battery.

I only have energy drinks if I need motivation and/or need to wake up.

They are fantastic for both purposes. I love them, though I prefer Vaults more than anything.

I used to drink Ol' Glory all the time. Its the essence of democracy in a can. Unfortunately, the communists of Wal-Mart decided to stop supplying me with it. :mad:

I prefer caffeine and ephedrine pills, together of course.

I also like taking Emergen-C.

I haven't run into too many others who take it though.

Reality show crews practically run on it.

I use 5-hour in a pinch, haven't had any ill effects and got exactly what was advertised. Only when I'm in danger of falling over or swerving into traffic.

Have a 1.5 litre of Coca-Cola around about three times a week, if I have the money. Regularly drink way more coffee than I should, 3-4 in one day, every day, if it's the holidays and I'm not going to the supermarket to get some coke. Occasionally I'll pick up a V (local energy drink) from the supermarket as well.

I don't really feel caffeine any more.

Edit: Oh yeah, one time took a bunch of No-Doz because I was worried I'd fall asleep during a concert I went to. Had an oversupply of them and time, and I snorted one of the bastards. That shit has a worse drip than Ritalin, which consequently just made me feel real bored, but I was teeth grinding as hell.

I've taken them, not too often because the effects are disastrous for your system.

I have a rule: NO CAFFEINE OR WAKEY DRUG AFTER 4pm!

So you have never had a Jagerbomb then?

Which is when I usually have energy drinks (such as Red Bull) with alcohol or if I am smashed by dinner time and I am heading out again I will then have one or two cans either straight or mixed with vanilla vodka.

Tea and biscuits

Either coffee in the morning, or in the afternoon I usually pick up a Monster Coffee Energy drink; they're like 3 bucks, but it'll wake you up faster than anything else. and no horrible crashing!