Red bull and increased heart rate

[fiishh]

A while ago a doctor told me that I have a minor heart defect where one of the valves doesn't close properly, but she said this wouldn't cause any health problems, although I have been confused somewhat since the consultant at the hospital couldn't find anything about it on my records. Anyway, about half an hour ago I drank around half a litre of red bull, and my heart rate feels so weird right now, it was fluttering (so to speak) and it was also going quite fast, I'm a bit concerned, do you think I'm just panicking over nothing?

[Taikero]

I would drink some water and try to relax. I would also not drink energy drinks again if you have a heart condition. They're absolutely awful on the body.

[FathomFear]

Caffeine can and often does cause heart palpitations. They are normally harmless but considering you have a pre-existing condition you should ask your doctor if he/she recommends ceasing the consumption of caffeine.

[capbit]

I would avoid it in general, and especially if you have a heart condition. There have been some studies on the health risks that red bull can contribute to, here's a link to one.

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[lavenderdove]

Honey, Red Bull has a ton of caffeine in it... that's like drinking a half liter of coffee... equivalent to about 4 cups of coffee!! no wonder your heart is racing, all that caffeine. Caffeine really elevates heart rate in large doses.

[In the Dark]

Lol....I remember someone at a party drinking too much of a certain drink with similar properties to Red Bull and ended up in hospital for panic attacks and a racing heart.

He drank an awful lot though.

[Fudgie]

I would just calm down and try to relax. You're going to be okay, but what you did is not a good idea for anyone, even those without heart problems.

[sidehop]

You know your body than anyone else, I would avoid it if caffeine is causing such symptoms

 

Even for healthy individuals energy drinks can be harmful, it's like drinking tons of coffee...I drank four once during an event Red Bull sponsored. Let's just say I almost blacked out from not eating and running only on caffeine

[Fudgie]

I think caffeine overdose is more common than we know, and while it probably can't kill you (unless you take a truly UNGODLY amount and/or have some other health problems) it certainly doesn't make you feel good.

 

I had it happen one time where I drank WAY too much in a short amount of time. My HR reached scary levels, I vomited, and I felt like crap the whole day...not productive at all.

 

Just be careful, ya know?