I gave up energy drinks a long time ago way before I even started looking in to what I have the way I did three years ago. The reason being a few times I had one and I would get a fast heart rate and had to sit down and wait it out. This was only from one 250 ml can as well witch I very rarely had.
August 7
It's worth asking: could that daily Monster energy drink be playing a role in those seizures?
Energy drinks contain very high levels of caffeine — much more than a regular coffee — along with other ingredients like taurine, guarana, and sweeteners. Research has shown that energy drinks can trigger seizures, even in people Show Full Answer
It's worth asking: could that daily Monster energy drink be playing a role in those seizures?
Energy drinks contain very high levels of caffeine — much more than a regular coffee — along with other ingredients like taurine, guarana, and sweeteners. Research has shown that energy drinks can trigger seizures, even in people who have never had one before. A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that drinking energy drinks like Monster led to increased seizure activity and a hospital stay, partly due to dehydration — which is itself a known seizure trigger.
There are a few specific concerns worth knowing about:
- Caffeine crash: The energy "crash" after the drink wears off may raise seizure risk more than the caffeine itself
- Dehydration: Energy drinks can dehydrate you, which can trigger seizures
- Medication interference: High caffeine doses may reduce how well anti-seizure medications work
- Sleep disruption: Energy drinks can cause insomnia, and poor sleep is strongly linked to seizures Two seizures in a year is still two seizures, and it's worth having an honest conversation with a doctor about whether that daily Monster could be a contributing factor.
Safer alternatives include green tea in moderation, decaf coffee, or decaf sodas — options that won't put seizure control at risk.
August 7
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