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Reversible postural tachycardia syndrome due to inadvertent overuse of Red Bull®

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Postural tachycardia syndrome associated with a vasovagal reaction was recorded in a young volleyball player after an excess intake of Red Bull® as a refreshing energy drink. Considering the widespread use of Red Bull® among young people who are often unaware of the drink’s drug content, this case report suggest Red Bull® be considered a possible cause of orthostatic intolerance.

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  1. Dept. of Neurological Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Ugo Foscolo 7, 40123, Bologna, Italy

    Rossana Terlizzi MD, Maria Serra MD, Laura Solieri & Pietro Cortelli MD, PhD

  2. Dept. of Neurological Sciences, University of Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy

    Camilla Rocchi MD

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Terlizzi, R., Rocchi, C., Serra, M. et al. Reversible postural tachycardia syndrome due to inadvertent overuse of Red Bull® . Clin Auton Res 18, 221–223 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-008-0483-y

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