Supplement caused me a 25 hour ER visit!

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Hello, I thought to help with fatigue issues, I would take a herbal supplement.

I researched and then brought an energy supplement from GNC.

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Guarana Seed Extract (linia cupana)(36% Caffeine 108 mg) 300.00 mg

Panax Ginseng Root Extract (3% Ginsenosides = 3 mg) 100.00 mg

Rhodiola rosea Root Extract (1% vins = 1 mg) 100.00 mg

Gotu Kola Leaves Extract (Centella asiatica) 100.00 mg

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Little that I knew this would land me in the Hospital!

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I ate late the prior night(Monday night) heading to bed around 2 AM. I do this

because in the morning, I will burn off that very low calorie / fat sandwich or

soup via treadmill. This caused minor ingestion as well.

I did not eat (and do not eat when I wake up) Tuesday morning. I took two of GNC

Energy Formula (http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2133937) instead

of one as directed.

I knew something wasn't right, but I continued until I felt my heart racing more

so than what it did. I regularly burn off 220-230 calories in 30 minutes. I got

up to 220 when I stopped and then sat down.

I immediately felt pressure and then anxiety with shortness of breath. This

continued. I have lost around 55 pounds since March! Weight loss is important to

me.

I then went upstairs, freaking out, I could not reach my door so I knocked on my

neighbor's door. This is why I had no wallet, etc and I was wearing my exercise

clothes. My neighbor called 911.

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All the tests concluded it was not a heart attack. However they do not know what

was the cause.

I research and out excessive caffeine from the herbal above can cause:

1. Shortness of breath

2. Chest pressure

3. Lots of Anxiety

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I tried to go to class this evening but I could not make it. I am still

experiencing all of the above.

I just brought and now taken " Gas X " to see if this can release some pressure

from my chest area.

I have no idea when Ill feel better or exercise. I have gained 5 pounds since

this ER visit and I am not pleased. But folks, be careful what you take and

always remember to read!!!!! And eat healthily.