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Red Bull

Sat, 01/07/2006 - 21:45
I am a student obviously and i drink a lot of Red Bull can that affect me and my meds?

Comments

Re: Red Bull

Submitted by Jesoph on Wed, 2008-07-02 - 16:39

It may be different for each of us, but I find Caffeine to be helpful. But I drink it as coffee, from morning to bedtime, with no headaches, jitters, or sleep problems. It seems to be therapeutic.  I stay away from "energy drinks" that are manufactured.

I also avoid Sucralose, Splenda, or whatever they're calling it, lately, because of a severe reaction to it about 3 years ago. 

It may be different for each of us, but I find Caffeine to be helpful. But I drink it as coffee, from morning to bedtime, with no headaches, jitters, or sleep problems. It seems to be therapeutic.  I stay away from "energy drinks" that are manufactured.

I also avoid Sucralose, Splenda, or whatever they're calling it, lately, because of a severe reaction to it about 3 years ago. 

Re: Red Bull

Submitted by txrhb1 on Sun, 2006-01-08 - 20:52
Hi, For some people with seizures, caffeine does affect and lower their seizure threshold. Fortunately, I'm not one of them (I love my coffee way too much ). However, I would talk to your doctor about the drinkin Red Bull, and get their opinion. Best of luck, Barbie *************************************** "We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing each other." -lucian de crescenzo

Re: Re: Red Bull

Submitted by creepmeout06 on Tue, 2006-01-10 - 19:30
hey thanks for the advice, i will think twice now about my drinks... :D

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