Hemorrhagic stroke following consumption of energy drink (P3.271)

Conclusions:Apart from high levels of caffeine, Red Line also contains multiple other compunds like B-Phenylethylamine hydrochloride, Yohimbine, Toothed club moss extract and 5-hydroxytryptophan. Many of these agents are known to have sympathomimetic activity of their own. There is limited awareness of the potential interactions between these agents, and their safety when combined with caffeine. The Red Line bottle recommends that people with hypertension not use it, but our patient had not read these instructions. In conclusion, intracranial hemorrhage must be added to the list of side effects associated with energy drinks. As these drinks grow more popular, clinicians and public health agencies must devote more attention to this issue.Disclosure: Dr. Venkatraman has nothing to disclose. Dr. Khawaja has nothing to disclose. Dr. Shapshak has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Venkatraman, A., Khawaja, A., Shapshak, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Case Reports II Source Type: research