Table 2: Proportions of ever-consumers of energy drinks and coffee who reported ever experiencing adverse events
Adverse event% of respondents (weighted)*
Ever consumed energy drinks
n = 1516
Ever consumed coffee
n = 1741
"Jolt and crash" episodes (increased alertness and energy followed by sudden drop in energy)22.59.7
Headache18.311.5
Jittery/shaking26.517.0
Difficulty sleeping24.116.5
Fast heartbeat24.710.5
Chest pain3.61.7
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea5.15.1
Seizures0.20.2
Decreased sexual performance0.50.3
Dental pain1.80.8
Other0.81.5
None of the above39.760.8
Don't know/refuse to answer4.32.9

*Percentages do not total 100 because respondents could select multiple responses.