Which drink has the most caffeine and will keep you awake the longest ?

[LOVEDISNEYLAND]

I have LOTS of homework to get caught up on because I am SOOOO behind. So this weekend is going to filled with long days and nights and I need to stay awake and be alert. So my question is what drink (non alcholic of course) keeps you awake the longest and works the best for you? I drink coffee already but sometimes that doesn't work for me. Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated because I really need to stay awake so I can get it done this weekend because during the week I work full time teaching and am currently taking 16 credits this quarter during the night. Thank you for taking the time to respond!!!

 

[Kath2003]

One of the red-bull style energy drinks, or strong black coffee, probably. You'd actually be better off napping for about 90 minutes though...

 

[qtwns]

No caffeine, but water helps ward off fatigue. Also, caffeine will dehydrate you so be sure to balance your caff. in-take with water. With all you're going to be drinking, the trips to the potty will help keep you awake as well!
Good luck!

 

[Mickeyluver37]

I usually just go to Starbucks and get my latte of choice and add a few extra shots of espresso to it. It makes the drinks pretty strong though, I have to get it with whole milk rather than my usual skim. (Oh, and they do charge you for each one.)

Dh is in a similar position as you with work and school- when he pulls all nighters, he just loads up on energy drinks. He's not a coffee drinker. He mostly gets Red Bull or Mountain Dew Amp'd.

 

[KikiFan]

Head to 7-11 pass right by the coffee bar and over to the suppliments. They've got a product called "UPtime" It's got a bit of caffeine but mostly it's a blend of Vitamins, minerals, ginseng, and most importantly Ginkgo for mental clarity. It's great, costs about $1 and works fantastic.

 

[vettechick99]

I love any of the energy drinks liked Boo-koo and Omega. Red Bull is good too. Drink it slowly - and you won't need that entire can if it's big. Those energy drinks don't make you jumpy or energetic, just clear-headed and awake.

 

[olena]

This site was helpful to me wehn I was researching this for my sister.

http://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm

http://www.coolnurse.com/caffeine2.htm

 

[SydSim]

Mountain Dew will do it for me Found out about it in college - worked at Pizza Hut from 5-10pm, would take home a small pizza and mountain dew. Ready to go to sleep, but didn't get tired until after 5am Roommate says - "well sure, you drank all of that Mountain Dew". Who knew?

 

[Beth76]

Also, caffeine will dehydrate you so be sure to balance your caff. in-take with water.

This is so true. Alternate your caffeine drinks with either water or gatorade. I got so sick one morning after an all-nighter in college. I was so sick I couldn't go to the class that had the project due so I had to go to the health center to get excused. The nurse gave me a stern lecture about drinking too much caffeine and dehydrating myself. I don't think I have ever felt so sick in my life.

 

[maelstrom]

Just go to Wal-Mart and get some caffeine pills.

 

[skuttle]

This is so true. Alternate your caffeine drinks with either water or gatorade. I got so sick one morning after an all-nighter in college. I was so sick I couldn't go to the class that had the project due so I had to go to the health center to get excused. The nurse gave me a stern lecture about drinking too much caffeine and dehydrating myself. I don't think I have ever felt so sick in my life.

Happened to me too in college! Never knew you could get a caffeine hang over!!

 

[Axel]

I drink Monster energy drinks. They work soooo well. I have them a lot in the mornings because of the late nights I pull for school and then I have to get up at 4:30 to get there!