title: Reversible postural tachycardia syndrome due to inadvertent overuse of Red Bull.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Neurological Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Ugo Foscolo 7, 40123, Bologna, Italy. rossanaterlizzi@libero.it
authors.forename: Rossana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Terlizzi
authors.forename: Camilla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rocchi
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Serra
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Solieri
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cortelli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007024:Hypotension, Orthostatic / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000209:etiology*