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March 19, 2005

Full Throttle

Full Throttle
Cost: 2.00 16 oz
Active ingredients: Caffeine, Taurine, Ginseng, Carnitine, Guarana, B6, B12
Rating: 7 out of 10

OK Full throttle... This is obviously a big drink that is easy to find everywhere because it is from Coca-Cola. Right there i am not a big fan of them, many cause of some of their advertising rules at the Olympics. Anyways about the actual product... Pretty good taste with a citrus lime flavor... Doesn't have as bad of the Red bull like taste that some hate others love. Anyways the energy isn't bad, but I get more of a kick from either Monster or Rockstar, which also come in the over sized cans. This has less taurine and other energy ingredients than many of the other over sized drinks. So I would not really go for this unless you really don't like the taste of the other oversized cans. Even then if you don't like Monster or rock star I would try to find something else like trying monster assualt which i will review soon and I was quite impressed with. Full throttle mixes out doesn't cover the flavor as well as many others because of its lighter flavor.

Web site: Full Throttle

Posted by Dan at March 19, 2005 05:56 PM

Comments

DAN,
MY 16 YEAR OLD HAD DILATED PUPILS THIS AM, LOW HEART RATE NORMAL B/P AND HADN'T BEEN ASLEEP SINCE 1030 AM YESTERDAY. COULD FULL THROTTLE CAUSE YOU TO STAY UP ALL NIGHT AND CHANGE YOUR PUPILS AND HEART RATE? YOU SEEM TO BE AN EXPERT HERE. THANKS, ROBIN

Posted by: ROBIN at April 2, 2005 05:50 AM

I hate full throttle. i dont think it gives much of an energy boost. im not much of a coca cola person either. i found this at a dollar store and bought it because it was only 1 dollar, and i found my self dumping it in the grass. im glad i only wasted 1 dollar. cuz full throttle isnt worth anymore money than that.

Posted by: Kelly at April 3, 2005 02:30 PM

I was wondering if you knew how much caffeine actually is in a can of Full Throttle? I can't seem to find the exact amount anywhere. I'm very curious b/c I agree with your comments and I don't think it is that strong and I want to know exactly what I am drinking.

Thanks for your help.

Posted by: Melissa at April 3, 2005 03:10 PM

after that first comment i dont really know if i want to try this...but i have an essay due tomorrow at about 10 am...and this drink is all i have right now......if i die, i blame school :p

Posted by: bob at April 6, 2005 12:00 AM

UPDATE: I am not dead, and this stuff tastes like crap. Doesnt work well either. the "buzz" (if you'd even call it that) doesnt last for more than a few minutes.

Posted by: bob at April 6, 2005 01:14 AM

after drinking 1 can of full throttle to do an all nighter i woke up the next day with unbelievable heartburn. This was only after the third or fourth time drinking it. the heartburn didn't go away until the next day but i then had an inflamed esophagus and lost 10 pounds because i couldn't eat food, for it felt like a knife entering by stomach. pain lasted 3 days. now 3 weeks later i took one sip of an extra can in my fridge and it feels like the heartburn is coming back, i just dumped the whole can out. do not drink full throttle without eating a heavy meal first, infact don't drink it at all.

Posted by: chase at April 17, 2005 07:30 PM

Full Throttle sucks. Monster is by far the best. Full Throttle is a horrible attemot by Coca-Colato catch up with the enrgy drinks. It tastes like crap and has no kick at all.

Posted by: Hooker at April 20, 2005 10:50 AM

i'm a medical student: to speak to some of the medical comments.. first, heartburn following intake of any beverage (not alcohol) is uncommon, especially for a long period of time and actually eating a heavy meal will make any irritation worse, meals stimulate acid, so that would be acid on top of more acid. so if those symptoms keep occuring or you notice them again, you may want to see a doc, just to make sure all is well.

as far as ROBINS question, pupil dilation can occur w/ caffeine, but usually you see a rapid heart rate and inability to sleep w/ pupil dilation. the low Heart rate could have been a normal circulatory reflex from the caffeine toxicity.

Posted by: jason at May 7, 2005 10:38 PM

i was at a green day concert one night at was there from about 4-12midnight, then the next day i had to work at a restaurante and it was very busy, then also the next morning so me and a friend got a can of FULL THROTTLE, it isnt that bad of a drink, but i never tried any other energy drinks b4, after the can i got a little "buzz" for about 20 mins then went back to normal. it does help a little tho wen ur very tired from a long week and u still gotta work

Posted by: nick at May 8, 2005 09:31 PM

all you guys suck full throttle kicks ass your just to weak to drink it!

Posted by: harry at May 10, 2005 09:21 AM

I can't comment on the energy effect of this one. The taste was so amazingly bad I couldn't take more than one drink. Think beeswax and battery acid. And for some reason the muscles in the back of my jaw tensed up when I tried it. Utter crap.

Posted by: ajax at May 12, 2005 02:37 PM

Full throttle tastes like what I imagine liquified leather would taste like, with a little bit of a really cheap man's cologne mixed in. Some of the nastiest stuff I've ever tasted, bar none. For those of us who'd rather sit on or wear our leather as opposed to drinking it, I'd suggest looking elsewhere for your boost.

Posted by: Ren at May 20, 2005 10:11 AM

this drink sux

Posted by: at May 22, 2005 12:44 AM

To tell you the truth, I think Full throttle is the best energy drink out there. It has the best taste, and I recieve what seems the most energy from it. All of my friends drink this energy drink the most, and it is the definite energy drink to bring you a "wake-up call." I recommend it highly.

Posted by: Jevon WIliams at May 22, 2005 01:43 PM

i just had a can of full throttle, and i like it alot better than monster and red bull..red bull absolutely sucks. full throttle gave me a good buzz for awhile, but i am hungover so it varies all the time on what my "buzz" is doing. recommended by yours truely

Posted by: Tyler at May 24, 2005 10:06 AM

I was wondering if there is anyway you can tell me how to get a hold of an energy drink called "Power Play". While stationed in Iraq we had this energy drink that actually had a good taste with no real aftertaste and would really pump you up. I looked online to try to find a way to purchase this product back in the States or my current station area in Germany. Please if you have time, help me with this problem and also if you wouldnt mind could you rate the product yourself onliine. Thanks....Keith

Posted by: Keith at May 25, 2005 09:47 PM

FULL THROTTLE ROCKS!!!!!! I have tried the other "energy drinks" and frankly they all taste like elephant piss--(not that I've tried elephant piss) At any rate, I need to know where I can buy cases of the stuff--Paying $2.00 a can is breaking me. I carry a few cans around with me on the Harley. I usually dont get to drink them all cause everyone is asking for one.
Those of you who think this is crap--well--to each his own I guess.
Harley03

Posted by: Harley03 at May 27, 2005 09:23 AM

i like red bull but i like the taste better of a full throttle. not sure how much caffeine it has in it but it does get me going. i'm not a big caffeine fiend but it's good to get a lil boost now and then. it's made by coca-cola...so what it's the product i'm more interested in critiquing not the company.

Posted by: MIKE at May 29, 2005 01:50 PM

there was one time i found a very rare energy drink released by Virgin called VOOM. I found them at the local dollar store, and they had around 50 cans. I bought them out (3 for $1). They were the single shot cans...but my friend and I downed them in a single night, 25 apiece. Please people, remember. caffiene is a drug. lol. if you drink a shitload of caffeine, you'll get messed up. my mother's an RN, and it is possable to OD on caffine and it can and will cause heart attacks. Just be careful when drinking a shitload of these things.

but im a fan of the site and all types of energy drinks.

Posted by: ryan at May 30, 2005 02:17 PM

I have tried this stuff, and as a seasoned caffiene fiend I can say it doesn't have a whole lot. I would estimate 40-50mg/can. For comparison Red Bull packs about 100mg at 1/3 of the volume. The taste is OK at best.

Oh, and to the above comment: The LD50 (lethal dose that would kill 50% of people that ingested it) of caffiene is 7-10g. Thats GRAMS of the pure molecule, these drinks have .06g in them. You do the math (half life in the body is about 6hours). You couldn't physically drink them fast enough to kill yourself.

Posted by: Dale at June 1, 2005 02:51 PM

i did some quick research and found that Full Throttle doesn't have aspartame but it does have high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, and yellow 5 , all of which are dangerous ingredients esp. yellow 5 which could account for bobs indigestion. but all the same, i really like the stuff. the tast is better then every energy drink i've tried and the energy it gives lasts for a significant amount of time. but i do understand that everytime i drink it i'm essentially poisoning myself....you are too.

Posted by: jon at June 1, 2005 04:16 PM

I am in the business of energy drinks ad I know that FT has 30% more Caffeine than Red Bull...have to concider the larger can though. As for taste, many say it is like Mountain Dew, but with a larger KICK. Everyones taste is different and you must explore to suit your needs...just like buying a car, not everyone likes BMW's.

Posted by: unknown at June 3, 2005 09:45 AM

full throttle doesnt really taste good, in fact i would sy it tastes bad =. the buzz sucks

Posted by: at June 6, 2005 05:25 PM

The other day I decided to buy Monster instead of Red Bull (since monster was cheaper) for my Jagermeister / energy drink mix. I loved the flavor of monster plain and with jager better than red bull and monster had a good kick.

The next day I was at walmart and saw full throttle next to Monster. I noticed it was from Coke which immediately made me want to go with my gut and skip it, but I went with my wallet and bought the throttle since it was a few cents cheaper.. I bought two cans and totally regret it. Worst flavor of any energy drink I've had and while I felt a kick, it didn't last. Not a quality drink. Buy Monster! good stuff.

Posted by: Jeff at June 8, 2005 03:23 PM

Alright guys here are the facts:

Caffeine contents of:
A 16 ounce can of Full Throttle: 150 mg
An 8 ounce can of Red Bull: 80 mg
A 12 ounce can of Mountain Dew: 55 mg

http://www.healthclub.com/library/article.php?art_id=183&noviews=yes

Posted by: Dan at June 24, 2005 12:48 PM

when the 1st time i drank it I was Jumping Like A Kangaroo I Ran A Few Blocks And I Started To wiggle Myself I was dancing doing the twist dance the drink taste like coca cola i got pretty red like a grapefruit And Then I went Home I started to lawn my neighbors grass She told me if i had something to drink today she thought i was drunk then i said to myself the drink is not to great.

Posted by: kiko at July 9, 2005 08:06 PM

Get This Drink its ok you could step on 1000 grapes in 1 min.

Posted by: kiko at July 9, 2005 08:12 PM

I Like This Drink Its One Thats Gives A Good Feeling To me Everytime I Drink This Product I always want to Kick A Soccer Ball 50 Feet High

Posted by: kiko at July 10, 2005 09:34 PM

I pretty much like the drink. I'm drinking one right now. Sobe No Fear has been my favorite, but it bothers my stomach a little. :( Full Throttle's not bad though. I definitely like it better than rockstar.

Posted by: Chris at July 14, 2005 06:38 AM

I think Full-Throttle rocks! I have been driking it for about a month straight! I love the taste, the sense of well-being and i also have lost a few pounds!! Woohooo for full throttle!

Posted by: jennifer at July 21, 2005 11:46 AM

Good Gawd! How can anyone get through the first sentence of the opening statement here from Dan? Does Full Throttle make you illiterate? Or does it make people type with their toes?

Posted by: brad at July 22, 2005 07:11 AM

I love Full Throttle! So what small boost of energy. If you're so wore out then maybe you should try getting some sleep.

Posted by: Ashley at July 29, 2005 12:08 PM

full throttle makes me feel like I want to go around picking fights with people! I've tried all the rest, and most taste like some sort of cough medicine i had as a child. I work midnights and it really peps me up!

Posted by: jonesy at August 2, 2005 05:44 PM

Tastes VERY similar to Mellow Yellow (Coke's answer to Mountain Dew). If you read the label, there is 141mg of caffeine. I usually drink Redbull or Sobe's No Fear, but saw this in my usual store today. Can half gone, drinking it about an hour after lunch, to get me through the day. I like it so far. Seems to be doing the trick.

Posted by: canadian_bacon at August 4, 2005 11:29 AM

Dis crunk shyyt kicks ass!!!!!....I jus drank three bottles and i feel fucked up...

Posted by: H-townHeavyHittaz at August 10, 2005 06:41 PM

Nastola!!!! THis drink is gross!

Posted by: Juicer at August 11, 2005 03:35 PM

HI, I agree with the guy who said "You all suck" that does not think FULL THROTLE is the best energy drink out today. I use to drink red bull, but I would have to drink 2 to get any affect of energy.All the others taste so nasty and bitter.I in fact love the fruity pineapple like taste of full throtle. But if some of you think it tastes to sweet or to strong, just mix it with some 7-up or sprite. It is GREAT !!!!!I am 48 years old and I drink a can everyday.Its not a drug,but its like anything else, you don't abuse it.1 or 2 cans won't hurt you. By the way I don't like the taste of coke a cola at all. I drink Pepsi if I drink soda or sprite. And my daughter who is 5 months pregnent asked her docter if it was safe if she could drink a energy drink once in a while when she feels fatigued. And she said it was fine but don;t abuse it. IT'S SAFE, AND IT WORK'S!!!!! I'm about to go to the store right now and get me my full throtle. Hope they have them in stock, cause they are flying off the shelves. Betty from North Ridgeville, Ohio!!!!GO BROWN'S!!!!!!

Posted by: BETTY at August 15, 2005 09:04 AM

Hey FUCKTARDS, FULL THROTTLE keeps me from DIEING EVEY DAY. I drive an hour to college every day at 6 AM, without an enerygy drink I fall asleep behind the wheel and almost hit semis and guard rails. It keeps me awake in college too, thats 6 hours of effect there...1 driving + 5 school. The taste is very good compared to RED BULL or MONSTER SHIT. Also, Red Bull and Monster contain a product called Glucuronolactone that is VERY HARMFUL TO CONSUME and causes headaches and brain tumors. Here is an article: "Ever wondered what's in a can of Redbull Energy drink? The small print lists a host of ingredients and among them is Glucuronolactone, an artificially manufactured stimulant developed in the early 60's by the American Government.
Glucuronolactone was first used in the Vietnam conflict to boost morale amongst GI's who were suffering from stress and fatigue, but was banned after a few years following several deaths and hundreds of cases involving anything from severe migraines to brain tumours in personnel prescribed the stimulant.

That was in 1973 and Glucuronolactone is still banned for commercial consumption in America this day. The bad news is that the substance never found it's way to Europe in the early days and was therefore never banned by the EU community. An article in this months edition of the British Medical Journal has highlighted a growing number of cases reported by Doctors and Surgeons involving the very same side effects from the 70's.

All of the patients examined were regular drinkers of RedBull and it is believed that the safety of Glucuronolactone is currently under review in at least three major European countries.

Please pass this on to any RedBull drinkers you know, and next time you get a headache after drinking the stuff, you'll know why!"

NOW WHAT THEFUCK do u think now? Monster contains the same shit and makes me throw up and feel dizzy/sickk.

COKE RULES, FULL THROTTLE IS AWESOME!

Posted by: Roger at August 19, 2005 07:43 PM

I have tried the Full Throttle energy drink one time & the aftereffects were unbelieveable. I have never had a buzz like I got from this product. I take presription meds & I found out that this particular drink does not set well with the medications that I take for petit mal epilepsy. The aftereffects gave me such a case of the shakes & dizziness that I felt just like a drug addict going through withdrawl. My advice to anyone who takes the types of meds as I listed is to not try this type of energy drink.

Posted by: Ronald Smith at August 21, 2005 09:12 PM

I work as a night stocker where speed is of utmost importance. Thanks to drinks like Full Throttle, Rocket Shots, SoBe Dragons etc...we are as a whole the fastest stocking crew throughout the company. These drinks arent for people who just sit around at a desk or are tolerant to caffeine. Energy drinks do work and I have hundreds of fellow stockers who would say the same.Case counts went from 100/hr to near 300/hr for myself.

Posted by: the_whiteguy at August 29, 2005 09:34 AM

Ya so i was working and this lady came up to me and gave me this compon for this Full Throttle, She worked for Coca-cola and it will only cost me a cent to try it, but after reading a few of these comments it seems this drink could be damaging to you, but hey if its only 1 cent i guess i try it, ill be back with my comment after i try it.

Posted by: pat at September 8, 2005 08:59 PM

I like it. I hadn't had an energy drink till I was on a 3 hour drive to visit relatives. I started getting drowsy, and stopped at a gas station for some coffee. I was actually worried because caffeine in coffee doesn't help me much since I drink 6-8 cups a day at work where we get free Starbucks. Anyway, my daughter said I should try Full Throttle, and I did. It was amazing! I didn't chug it, so I didn't get a 'buzz' from it, but it kept me awake, and alert, for hours. I sometimes get 'road hypnotized' on long drives, so I snack on sunflower seeds, m&ms, cornnuts, etc..., but I didn't need them on this trip, thanks to the Full Throttle. A week ago, I made the mistake of drinking one on the way home (10 pm) from visiting friends, and the darn think kept me awake till 4 am! I put the time to good use and did some online gaming, since I was awake ;) and wracked up some of my best wins. Even my gaming buddies said I was on a roll that night. I didn't tell them I was on Full Throttle ;) I'll need that edge next time we play. Anyway, the flavor is like somebody else said: mellow-yellow-ish, or like flat mountain dew. Overall it's ok. I'm not drinking it for the taste, but the effect. It certainlty taste better than Jolt Cola.

Posted by: Glendor at September 12, 2005 02:36 PM

i love it. i was given the drink for 1 cent and have been bying them ever since. they keep me going and i love the taste. all my frineds drink it too and leaves me feeling fine unlke many other energy drinks out there

Posted by: jelly at September 18, 2005 01:56 AM

I love this drink, i think it is great. For me it tastes like liquid gummie worms. But every time I drink it my pulse rate speeds up.

Posted by: John at September 19, 2005 04:23 PM

Personally speaking, I think Full Throttle tastes like they took a cigerette filter, poured water through it, carbonized the water, and sealed it in a can.

Posted by: Greg at September 20, 2005 09:32 AM

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Posted by: brandon at September 25, 2005 06:35 PM

(here's my detailed report on my experience with one can of this today).

A lot of this arguing is based on opinions. Taste being the main factor of opinionated argument. While I find this to be not very useful, I will throw my opinion in on that subject too with this review, among with other things. The taste you will just have to try for yourself. Whether or not the taste that you get reacts in a way to send out good or bad feelings in your brain will vary from person to person.

Anyway, as a background, I myself am a fan of monster at the moment. I have tried red bull of course, and many other drinks really. Today, I had a little less sleep than I should have due to car troubles the night beforehand. Well, after barely making it through my first class staying awake the entire time, I decided to try out an energy drink to help me out for the rest of the day. The only one I had close enough access to get in time before my next class was Full Throttle. I picked up one can for $1.98 after reading most of the reviews posted here.

Upon reading the reviews, I realized that some people like the taste, some don't, so I went into drinking this with no expectation on the tastes, and slightly good expectations on the energy delivered. When I first opened the can, I took a whiff of the contents and seemed to find it pleasant (I agree with the Mello Yellow comment). I took my first sip and enjoyed the taste a nice amount. I found that the taste to come soon afterwards, though, was somewhat unpleasant. After taking 3 or so sips, the not as great aftertaste began to become more powerful than the nice taste. Overall the taste wasn't horrible, but that taste to come afterwards to me is what set me off from loving the taste.

I drank the can over the period of about 7-10minutes on an empty stomach. About 15-20minutes after starting to drink, I felt the first noticeable effects. They seemed to reach peak intensity after about 30 minutes or so. This peak lasted for maybe another 30minutes I'd say. The peak was about what I expected. It was a noticeable peak intensity, but not incredibly intense. It was slightly less than what I like from an energy drink, but I think many people would like where it puts you.

After the peak wore off, effects are still noticeable, although not very intense, about 2 hours later. I would estimate that most noticeable effects would wearoff after about 4 hours I'd say in my case.

I would have to agree with the rating of 7 that was given. I would still take monster over this though. I can get more intense effects for pretty much the same price (and cheaper often, although I'm sure this can be bought cheaper as well). If you don't like effects as intense as I do, and don't mind the taste of monster (which once again, some will like, and others wont, no need to bash the taste of other drinks when it is simply a matter of opinion) I would reccomend to pick that up instead, and just find out how much of one can you need to drink of that to get the desired effects instead. This drink is worth a shot overall if it is on sale and you can get it decently cheap.

On a side note: Dialated pupils and staying up all night? Hehe, sounds like it could be some other drug to me ;) (kinda j/k a bit).

Posted by: Justin at September 26, 2005 11:53 AM

full throtle doesnt really work as well as some of the others out there...the one i prefer is Red Rain its pretty much a red bull knockoff but it is cheaper and does the same thing

Posted by: redrain is amazing at September 30, 2005 07:16 PM

yo guys wats up all right ive read al lthese commoents trying to figure out if this stuff is good for you if could kill you and im still not real sure.I just had my first FT though and i thought it tasted great..as for the buzz it doesnt last too long but i think its way better than red bull..because i mean please red bull gives you ''blatterstones'' not ''wings'' DANG.FULL THROTTLE ROCKS.

Posted by: brad at October 2, 2005 01:12 PM

Well I have had a lot of energy drinks, but today was my first time having a FULL THROTTLE. One of the worst things about this is simply... Coca-Cola. They just want to be like the others but they just can't do it. This drink also tastes very badly. The best energy drink out there for TASTE and KICK is AMP. FULL THROTTLE's kick was about 5 minutes long then its over. Definetly AMP.

Posted by: Cameron at October 2, 2005 08:25 PM

A quick google search on Glucuronolactone shows that the claims it was used by the US military are total bullshit, and that the substance is harmful are false. Go ahead an do it yourself, the first link is a snopes page.

Posted by: Matt at October 6, 2005 12:35 PM

I've tried "Full Throttle" and I love it. It seems when the weekend comes after working the grinding "8 to 5", I get sluggish and have planned so many things to do on the weekend. I drank my "Full Throttle" with no side effects except for the fact it is hard to get sleep. I got ready for an upcoming yard sale this weekend and have already cleared out my garage in preparation. Now I just need to wash and fold the clothes I'm going to sell. After I went to one store, "full Throttle" was sold out and then I went to another store and they had it for $1.99. My sluggish feeling went away and I'm looking forward to my make money, make money, make money yard sale.

Posted by: Sandra at October 9, 2005 09:03 AM

I HAVE NEVER HAD THE DAMN DRINK AND DON'T PLAN ON IT. THEY SOUND TERRIBLE AND COULD KILL YOU!! BAWLS IS THE BEST BY FAR!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Stuart MacLean at October 11, 2005 11:47 AM

Bawls is the best energy drink ever!!!! I've had full throttle and it sucks taste wise and energy wise!!!!

Posted by: ethan at October 11, 2005 11:55 AM

Me and my friends act drunk when we drink it.So that= fun.

Posted by: Mindy at October 16, 2005 10:05 AM

I am 70 yrs old and suffer from Myathenia Gravis, an autoimmune disease that saps your strength even when you sit still and do nothing. I tried Full Throttle today and am not sure what I am suppost to feel. I did feel a slight energy boost but I am not sure how long that will last. The taste is not as sweet as I could be but not unpleasant. I did not experience heart burn. Not having tried the other energy drinks, its difficult to compare Full Throttle with similiar products.
So right now, its just a difference kind of soft drink. How different remains to be seen.

Posted by: Herb at October 23, 2005 06:16 PM

FT is the best drink out there. I think it gives me a good kick in the ass when I need it. I drink it every time I need a good boost of energy especially when I plan to work over 8 hrs in construction. Definately better than anything out there.

Posted by: mario at October 25, 2005 02:00 AM

The taste is identical to a very sweet SoBe Arush (although maybe nearer to mountain dew), the rush is alright (comparable with mountain dew energy, not really that good) and it's made by coke, so it's really just mainstream crap. Also, since it's a "new" product, some stores sell it for a bigger price than other energy drinks. It's really one of my least favorite energy drinks, just let the kids drink it :P

Posted by: Scott Armitage at October 27, 2005 04:05 PM

i'm drinking a 16oz can of full throttle right now. The first thing i noticed was the taste. it tastes just like one of tablets you dissolve in water and drink when you have a headache. Not a particularly good taste. If you can choose between this or monster definetly go for the monster.

Posted by: gunnar at November 27, 2005 12:13 AM

I actually like the flavor of the drink. But it does not seem to keep me energized the other energy drinks I have had and did not help me on my long drives to college, but it seems that no matter what time of day I drink one I can never sleep that night.

Posted by: James at December 2, 2005 03:04 PM

I think you are all a bunch of uneducated morons all those other drinks have the awful taste this tastes good and it packs a punch so i dont know what you are talking about or what planet you are from and i said all that without swearing swearing only shows how ignorant you are have a nice day.

Posted by: anne at December 15, 2005 06:09 AM

Drink a couple glasses of water with the ft to kick the energy in. it'll keep you up and running, but you have to be hydrated for the drink to take effect. Happy Drinking.

Posted by: Anna at December 21, 2005 02:14 PM

Just took a sip of Throttle at Costco. It blows big time--tastes like medicine or rat poison!!!! gross. Dude, I wish they sampled Monster at Costco!!!!!

Posted by: banana Ana at December 30, 2005 05:54 PM

How much Taurine is in Full Throttle compaired to Rockstar, Monster, and Red BUll

Posted by: fds at December 31, 2005 12:37 PM

full trotle rocks but dont chug it or drink more than 1 can a hour or you will be sorry

Posted by: will at December 31, 2005 04:44 PM

man, i used to be all over the energy drink scene. you know how it is...3am, 15 more pages to go, deadline when the sun rises. i'd also down one of these before my workout for a killer boost. and sometimes i'd get a little wild and mix it up with some grey goose. but suddenly, one day, lo and behold, it hit me! WILL POWER!!! i woke up and said, "enough of this sh**!" i never drank another energy drink after that day. i started eating more natural foods and spending more time outdoors. my mood improved, and i had way more energy than before. so ditch all these canned effluents and breath some fresh air and get hip to it...WILL POWER!!!

Posted by: my name is my name at January 12, 2006 12:51 AM

I gave it a try and ended up forcing it down since I paid 3 bucks for the crap. Tastes like ass.

Posted by: Oerwinde at January 12, 2006 03:37 AM

hey, FT is tha first energy drink i have eva tasted. its not so bad. Tastes like a mountain dew/sprite. I've had mayb 15 hrs of sleep n tha last 3 or 4 days. I work over night and hope that this works. i've been drinkin it for tha last 30 mins it has taken me to read all of these responses and have yet 2 feel an effect . .i hope it works. . . .i still have 7 1/2 hrs to go

Posted by: temperance at January 14, 2006 10:36 PM

Here is what alot of you are looking for:

Nutrition Information:
Size: 16.0oz.
Serving Size: 8oz.
Calories: 110
Carbs: 29g
Sodium: 85mg

Active Ingredients *Per serving:
Taurine (605mg)
Ginseng Extract(90mg)
Caffeine
Carnatine(15mg)
and Guarana Extract (.7mg)

I'll probably be ostracized for this, but this is one of my favorite energy drinks. I know, it's a Coca-Cola product, and "the man" never makes a good product, but come on, these were the original energy drink makers; they used to put cocaine in their soda, how much more energizing can you get? I really feel like it's doing something, and the reasonably large carbohydrate dose probably helps. The 16oz. can is just what I like to see when I'm shelling out $2, lastly the taste is just to my liking, as long as it's cold, like most sugar-laden sodas, it begins to get thicker tasting as it warms up.

LAst but not least everyone who uses these drinks to stay awake and study or do anything else besides use them as directed you must know that the reason why people have dillated pupils or cannot sleep is because you are not educated enough on the subject at hand. Yes your pupils will dilate and you will lose sleep if you drink more than 1 a day come on it's simple. Drink a 2L of coke you will see it's the smae thing that quantity of caffeine your system can take at one time depends of everyone.

If you want something that will keep you up for 5 days straight you are using the wrong drug maybe speed will help or even exctasy those are two chemicals that will keep you awake. As for caffeine it will only help you stay awake for 1 to 2 hours until you need another one. Take it as you may but if you are depending on these drinks to stay awake you need to see a doctor.

Posted by: Remi at January 18, 2006 11:38 AM

I don't like the taste much, it has a slight "salty" flavor which reminds me of magnesium citrate laxatives (ewww). I didn't get much of an energy boost from it until twelve hours later-- at 1 am. Ugh. I was awake until 5. Maybe the delay is because I'm on epilepsy pills but I didn't have this lag with Red Bull.

Posted by: Luna at January 18, 2006 02:24 PM

AY BEZZiE!! WUT iZz iT?? DiZz SHiT TASTED LiK PERFUME.. SUM NASTiE ASS SHiT Y00U MADE..

Posted by: BABiE SMiLEZz !! :) !! at January 18, 2006 05:16 PM

When are you going to review FT Fury?

Posted by: Abby at January 24, 2006 02:00 AM

Full throttle rocks! I love the new flavor in the red can, Fury. I also like rockstars, but they seem to bubble too much for me.
Red bull is to small of a can, for the same amount of money, you can get double the sized energy drink that tastes great. But red bull seems to give me more energy than any other drink.
Monsters taste like cough medicine to me.

The problem with this energy drink with me is that since i have at least 1-2 everyday, it doesn't keep me awake anymore. and since I'm working 3rd shift everynight, i need these drinks to basicly survive. I Still drink the full throttles, but not for the energy, just for the taste.
I've found the best drink to use for energy, is red bull or rockstar.
Working a gas station, i always take the liberty of taste-testing the new energy drinks when we get the shipments. Lost is a good one too, but hard to find, and sells really fast.
Amps don't boost your energy as much as it should, but tastes good.
Shock wave is alright, but not as good as it could be. The taste is off, and the energy isn't very high either.
Monsters i wouldn't know much about, since i nearly vomited after the first taste and won't try it again.
With the exeption of monsters, they're all pretty good, depending on what your own taste is of course.

Posted by: Krista at January 24, 2006 10:19 AM

FULL THROTTLE ROX DUDE ITZ THA AWSOMEST STUFF EVER. PLUS IM DOIN MY SCIENCE PROJECT ON IT YES IT DOES HAND OUT SIDE EFFECTS BUT WAT THA HELL FEELS PRETTY GOOD IF U ASK ME I THINK EVERY1 IN MY SMALL LITTLE ASS TOWN LUVZ IT STUFF REALLY HYPES U UP SPEACIALY 4 BASKETBALL GAMES!!!!:-)
GO SKIDMORE TYNAN BOBCATS HEC YES BABY

Posted by: JAMIE at January 25, 2006 06:00 PM

I like Full Throttle more than most, i haven't had the glory of trying all the Monster drinks, but i did drink like 3 monsters on the back to college once, and i gotta say they tasted too much like candy in a can. . . . they were too sweet for me, but maybe im crazy... I really enjoy the taste of the normal Full Throttle. Fury is ok, but i prefer the original. Red Bull gives me a medicine-y after taste and it doesnt really work for me... kinda makes me want to cry when i drink it >.>;
I want to try Bawls cuz they say its mainly for gamerz or something to that extent...
Anyways, Full Throttle's boost didnt hit me right off....i drank two 16 oz cans 1 original, 1 fury, before going to work at 1:30pm, i got off work at 10:30pm and had drank another original full throttle and then i started feeling a burst of energy around 1am.... donno how long it will last, i really want to go to sleep now and its 1:40am....... oh wellszz everything based on every drink is fully opinionated because everyone is different... im gonna go check if my pupils are dialated cuz i hope they are lmao.... peace people, love this site by the way.

Posted by: Elomeda Hai at February 3, 2006 12:41 AM

try water

Posted by: tony at February 5, 2006 04:06 AM

DIS SHIT IS AWESOME!!!!! FULL THROTTLE!!! LET YOUR MAN OUT!!!!!

Posted by: jake at February 5, 2006 04:22 PM

I LOVE FULL THROTTLE!!! IT TASTES GREAT AND EVEN HELPS IN SUPPRESSING YOUR APPETITE!!!

Posted by: Cindy at February 6, 2006 08:00 AM

tastes sooo good...!!.... didnt get much of an energy rush, but have NO appetite whatsoever now.. very strange. Its 12, havent eaten since about 7:00. I just dont feel like eating. Energy is ok, cant tell much of a difference but im not tired at all. Few days ago I had Rockstar which was very good. Either of them are nice. Better taste then Red Bull, but I've only ever had that in imported bottled versions... lmao dilated pupils low bp and no sleep thats funny, sound like meth or somethin... oh yeah and compared ingredients of Rockstar and Full Throttle are practically the same I think? dunno... eheh I love energy drinks....

Posted by: ask at February 8, 2006 12:59 PM

The effect I have with Full throttle is a calming sensation that numbs pain and eases away nervousness and anxiety. My experience with drinks like Monster has been quite the opposite and lacks the pleasantness that Full Throttle brings.
If you want to get some homework done, work out, or just feel good Full throttle is your drink.

Posted by: Internetmachine at February 9, 2006 06:41 PM

Oh god, they've created a monster.
Today was my first time trying this and probably my last... Also, there is no way this can be good for you, other energy drinks have up to 10 times as much of the vitamins as this one, as well as that, they also have twice as much caffiene.
I usually finish these things even if I don't really like them, but my dad tried it and agreed that it was horrible. So I ended up pouring it on the weeds in his garden... (I hope it isn't radioactive, and turns them into some kind of mutant...)

Posted by: Demon at February 9, 2006 07:05 PM

Some people were selling a six pack for only $2 yeah believe it so i bought 4 of them and i am actually drinking one right now. I just opened a can. I drank like 4 just today and i drank to stright when i first woke up and i looked on here to see what i really am drinkin and i hope this stuff is good for you and all cause i have so much of it and i am thinkin about buyin more of it cause i am almost addictive to it. Dr. that posted a long time ago. Is it bad to drink alot or how many should you drink a day. 9or anybody else that knows the anwser.

Posted by: Jimmy at February 11, 2006 06:10 PM

Hey Jimmy, same here. I got 4 six packs as well, for $2. (Amazingly the same price, makes me wonder if you got it at the same place, lol, they're mostly diets but i dug through and found the regulars) I came here to check up on the review, to see if i got something any good. I would've been a lot more happy if it was Monster, but I'm not upset since it was so cheap. I'm happy with it :)

Posted by: Dylan at February 13, 2006 08:32 PM

It's a drink...

Posted by: Rono at February 19, 2006 07:25 PM

Full Throttle is the best energy drink out there... it helps give you energy right when you drink it and it has a good taste to it. its not like any other energy drink out there!! If you havent tried it you have to!! they are soooooo good! Keep on making new kinds!

Posted by: Kelci at March 1, 2006 01:43 PM

can this stuff effect you in the future and is it harmfull to you. I personally like it .


to each his own

Posted by: jack at March 12, 2006 06:05 PM

We drank like 3 or 4 each (we forget) abd um were feeling really sick and were hoping that we dont die. We have bad tummy pains and are tummy and head are like bubbling and like being all crazy and weak. Yeah were dying here, i swear. These things are poison! we adn\vice you to never have 1 because after 1 you'll want more and then you'll be fucked for life!!!!!!! = ) Peace

Posted by: Briana and Mackenzie at March 12, 2006 08:39 PM

I never really had an energy drink before because I had seen on the news several times about how these drinks could kill you. I did however have to pull an all nighter so I figured I'd give this a whirl. I got the sugar free one, which I later learned was a mistake. I cringed with the first sip of this stuff, and my teeth began to hurt immediatley. The taste is not good at all, and it has very little kick to it like I hoped for. The amount of energy it gave me was minimal I guess, I was still tired and went to bed fairly early.

Posted by: miekyman at March 14, 2006 03:18 AM

Im surprised some people hate this drink, I think its better than all other energy drinks out there. The citrusy taste is what makes it the best.

Posted by: Vin at March 20, 2006 01:57 AM

I drink a can before ice hockey and it works OK. Taste is like Mountain Dew. Sugar is not good for you but what is anymore?
Better than Sobe Rush.

Posted by: The DICEMAN at March 20, 2006 04:15 AM

I think full throttle is great. I'd drink a full throttle over a red bull anyday. I like to citrus line flavor.

Posted by: Sean at March 24, 2006 07:52 PM

I also think full throttle is great. I'd drink a full throttle over a red bull anyday too. I like the citrus line flavor.

Posted by: Sean at March 24, 2006 07:56 PM

Full Throttle is weak.

It doesn't taste bad but you can't taste the medical ingredients as well as the other energy drinks. Which also means it barely gives you any kick and you don't feel energized.

I only recommend full throttle for the people that can't handle the real stuff.

Posted by: AzNightmare at March 31, 2006 06:54 PM

Full Throttle is pretty good. I'm not really a fan of energy drink because they have a nasty after taste, so I was so scared to try this, but after trying it, I really loved it. The lime flavor gives it a nice taste. I tried monster and it's got a nasty taste, so yea this works for me. I'm actually drinking one right now..aaaahhh, so refreshing.

Posted by: auggie at April 4, 2006 06:03 PM

Yeah, I'd have to say you idiots who put down throttle don't know what you're talking about or just have the worst taste in flavor. Yes, other energy drinks pack way more of a kick than full throttle. I don't even drink energy drinks for a kick. Geeze, what do you want? Some meth? If you want a drink with a kick, get some balls and goto GNC and buy a redline.

I drink full throttle and treat is nothing more than I would normal sodapop. It tastes like gummibears. The taste of Monster, Rockstar, Sobe, Redbull all taste like puke. I can barely get through a full can without gagging. The taste is too strong and it's like drinking pure liquid candy. Nasty is what they are. Seriously, coca cola did a good job. I don't care to pack my body with double the daily dose of chemicals. People who rely on energy drinks are stupid. Learn self control and how to stay awake on your own. Or at least drink some tea.

Posted by: r3p3ntiv3 at April 8, 2006 03:00 PM

This is fucking awful, i can't even finish this can. It tastes like lemonade and bile. Coca Cola should stick with making Coca Cola and not puke into cans after drinking lemonade and charging people money for it. This is my first and last Full Throttle.

Posted by: Kip at April 12, 2006 08:45 PM

Hey, I am a Heavy Equipment Operator and I like Full Throttle. If you don't like Full Throttle you must be a whimpy, whinney little turd of a man. I drink it in the morning and it stays with me till lunch. Another one at lunch and Im ready to conquer the day! Take it from a hard working construction worker, Full Throttle keeps me in the Zone!!

Posted by: Robert at April 12, 2006 09:54 PM

i was wondering what do you think effects are from this other than maybe loss of appetite, and stomache pains, and heartburn? because i've only drank it once ever week or two, for the past few months? is that still too much? should i go see a doctor? because when i woke up today i look extremely pale, and i do feel like i have some heartburn. i'm really worried because this is the only energy drink i've taken and i didn't know it was bad for you :(

Posted by: Kristen at April 13, 2006 06:26 AM

Full Throttle Fury Kicks ASS! Monster sux, taste like shit, Fury gives you a little kick, but not like AMP or Red Bull. if u want to enjoy drinkin an energy drink, Drink Fury! i recommend it. FUCK all the other bullshit.

Posted by: Billy at April 14, 2006 09:47 AM

I am a Volunteer Firefighter, and Everyone on my duty crew drink full throttle on a Sat and or sunday mourning to get the day going better and to stay in the zone. We drink it to get an EXTRA Adrenaline rush for the long day to come. it helps it really does.

Posted by: Firefighter at April 14, 2006 09:48 AM

Hey, you guys, I've tried Full Throttle and get this...this energy drink ROX! Rockstar taste like dried petrol (ROTBLMAO). Y'all guys suck for dissing the Full Throttle. I even tried the original, Sugarfree and Fury (red can). It cost me $1.39 at the cheapest and $3.25 at the most expensive where I live.

This stuff keeps you awake all day and night until like W00T DA HELL! Oh my Guinness this energy drink kicks more ass than Red Bull, Monster, SoBe, even KYAs Rockstar out of the park like a Barry Bonds-Mark McGwire-Sammy Sosa-Albert Pujols mashed up homerun

Posted by: Teshawn LeVarr Edmonds at April 19, 2006 07:25 AM

this stuff toatally rox!! go Ful Throttle it made me lose 20 pounds and i'm still drinking it whoooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Ember at April 20, 2006 01:36 PM

This stuff makes me so freakin' dumb i'm already a blonde but this stuff is different cuz it really dont work but hey who care. it also makes me crap alot

Posted by: Chaneya at April 20, 2006 01:40 PM

I dislike full throttle, its alright a bit fruity and sweet, but i totally prefer monster,the moxie energy drink is also good, and this strange lemon flavor stuff called boo koo is wicked good but hard to find

Posted by: Ty at April 25, 2006 06:59 AM

hey...thank god for this page...that enflamed esophogus thing finally explains this fucking thing I've had since I started drinkin that shit...it was like a weird flutter and a the feeling like I was having the winds sucked out of me...and the heartburn is true I thought I was having a fuckin heart attack (I"ve never had heart burn before and all the symptoms freaked me out) I could hardly think I was in so much pain....but I found that if you have it later in the morning after you eat and shit your cool...but whoever says it doesn't give you a kick must be a fuckin meth head to have built up a tolerance like that...two cans and I'm a fucking vibrating zombie for the rest of the day...

Posted by: chris at April 29, 2006 12:54 PM

Go to erwoid.org to get caffeine content on any drink. Full throttle has the maximum amount allowed which is 72mg/8oz. Therefore, a 12 oz. can has 100mg of caffeine.

Posted by: Stacy at May 6, 2006 05:40 PM

full throt is the best energy drink on the market. the buzz is amazing and i cant go a day without drinking atleast one! all you haters need to give it another chance!

Posted by: chris at May 9, 2006 11:03 AM

I like Full Throttle because it is the best tasting. I do not like Rockstar at all because it tastes like grape medicine syrup to me, and as far as "buzzes" go, I think the buzz you get differs with each person. If you are a "lightweight" and get a buzz from FT easily, then yeah this drink is okay. But more "hardcore" energy drinkers may not like it cuz it is weaker than the others.

Posted by: emily at May 13, 2006 09:00 PM

THIS FUCKING DRINK IS THE BEST I GET WIRED

Posted by: Branson at May 16, 2006 04:32 PM

ANYBODY WO HATES THIS DRINK IS ON CRACK AND CAN LICK MY BUTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: at May 17, 2006 06:42 PM

g.p.p.o.t!!!(gay people poop over there)4people that hate this drink!

Posted by: juju at May 17, 2006 06:44 PM

whooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! this freaking rocks
i feel like grabbin man boobs

Posted by: joojoo at May 17, 2006 06:48 PM

I spend over ten dollars a day on full throttle fury (red can) and omg is it wonderful. I'm seriously gonna od on this stuff because I can't get enough of it. I've completely stopped drinking soda altogether. i drink between a minimum of four cans a day while I'm at work. Usually by can number four i'm so freakin' wired I'm bouncing off the walls. I much prefer the flavor of the red can over the black can. Redbull tastes nasty, and all I taste when I drink redbull is jagermeister. (Too many bad jagerbomb nights, I guess) The Tab energy drink in the pink can kinda resembles sweet-tarts, but sweet-tarts that someone pissed on. Monster is okay, but that new Superman energy drink tastes like cough syrup. The flavor of the full throttle fury is so mild, it's like you're drinking juice or soda, with no nasty aftertaste, plus, it turns your lips, teeth and tongue a sexy orange color.

Posted by: TiaPia at May 19, 2006 09:25 AM

I spend over ten dollars a day on full throttle fury (red can) and omg is it wonderful. I'm seriously gonna od on this stuff because I can't get enough of it. I've completely stopped drinking soda altogether. i drink a minimum of four cans a day while I'm at work. Usually by can number four i'm so freakin' wired I'm bouncing off the walls. I much prefer the flavor of the red can over the black can. Redbull tastes nasty, and all I taste when I drink redbull is jagermeister. (Too many bad jagerbomb nights, I guess) The Tab energy drink in the pink can kinda resembles sweet-tarts, but sweet-tarts that someone pissed on. Monster is okay, but that new Superman energy drink tastes like cough syrup. The flavor of the full throttle fury is so mild, it's like you're drinking juice or soda, with no nasty aftertaste, plus, it turns your lips, teeth and tongue a sexy orange color.

Posted by: TiaPia at May 19, 2006 09:26 AM

i will start with the taste aspect.... it does not realley bother me. Somewhat enjoyable in my opinion but i think my sence of taste is more tolerable that most peoples (due to my mothers cooking all those years no doubt)
the "kick"... well i dont notice much of any "buzz" but i definetley notice not being tired when i normally would in the evening\ night (based on whata time i drink it)
to the conclusion, taste is neither very good, or horrible and, fort me, it has lasting, lowkey energy rather than a big "buzz"

Posted by: william at June 2, 2006 01:24 AM

Stop complaining about the taste. If you like the buzz, you can aquire the taste. For example, who the hell likes coffee the first time they drink it. I had to drink pussy coffee w/ milk for a few months.

Posted by: URMOM at June 5, 2006 07:43 PM

gatorade is better than all of this

Posted by: kaylan at June 13, 2006 10:44 AM

I loved Full Throttle, such a great energy boost.

Today I had diareah for over 45 minutes in the bathroom, and the only thing that was in the toilet was yellow-green, liquid. It was the Full Throttle! Went STRAIGHT through my body.

Posted by: ... at June 16, 2006 11:50 AM

I agree with the vast majority of comments on here, this energy drink tasted sour and tangy. Not the artificial flavoring, which is added, but it was due to the high sugar amount, I got Fury and ended up dumping about a third of it in the garden. it wasn't worth finishing.

Posted by: Kyler at June 20, 2006 09:31 PM

"Full Throttle" is one of the most unpleasant drinks I've ever tried: NASTY taste, like Tang and cat piss, leaves a NASTY aftertaste, NASTY energy rush (makes your scalp crawl to the point of annoyance), and goes right through you in 15 minutes, no joke. At almost $2.00 per 16oz can, "Full Throttle" is the worst joke that Coca Cola has ever pulled on the public.

Posted by: Charles Miller at June 26, 2006 10:08 PM

I agree with alot of these peoplls it kicks ass it gave me a full days of energy with i cip of it.My dad works for Coke and me and my friend went with him and drank 1 cip of it and we ran around the place 5 times abd people who do this all the time (GET A LIFE)

Posted by: Chris at June 28, 2006 09:40 AM

Full Throttle had pretty good taste and gave me a good burst of energy. However the energy burst didn't last very long and made me feel somewhat jittery.

Posted by: Jack at July 6, 2006 04:06 PM

tHIS DRINK HYPED ME UP AT FIRST BUT I FELT SICK AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR! IT TASTED GOOD AT FIRST BUT THE AFTERTASTE TASTED LIKE cRAP!

Posted by: melly at July 8, 2006 09:01 AM

Full throttle kicks so much ass. It makes me feel like Chuck Norris when he's kicking a lot of ass. God, I love it. It's smooth and doesn't have that nasty ass energy drink taste like most others. Its a refreshing drink for when you wanna sit back grab your neighbors cat and kick some ass. It's not insane kick or anything its just a refreshing drink that I'd get even if not energy drink.

Posted by: Pwoo at July 8, 2006 06:55 PM

Well, thank you Pwoo! I definately recommend the drink "Full Throttle" to all my fans and ass-kickers alike. It has certainly helped my kicked the ass for many years. I fully endorse this drink!

Chuck Norris

Posted by: Chuck Norris at July 8, 2006 06:58 PM

Bawls, FTW.

Posted by: g0rdo at July 10, 2006 08:21 AM

FT ROCKS....I'm highly addicted to it..I find myself drinking like 2 a day and if you ever have a hangover from a night of heavy drinking, pop a couple advil and chase it down with a nice cold can of Full Throttle.....Best taste out there!!!!!! Best value for your money also.

Posted by: Haywire at August 21, 2006 08:44 PM

made my nipples purky....

Posted by: Rigina at August 30, 2006 01:41 PM

I work a rotating 12 hour shift, so it forces me to drink lots of energy drinks. I have tried everything out there, and recently I tried Frappio, no kidding guys this drink kicks ass, not the best taste, but damn I had a killer buzz of this stuff. If you are not use to drinking caffene stay clear. This is by far the best energy drink on the market right now.

Posted by: iceman at August 31, 2006 09:59 AM

I currently drink FT Fury. I think it tastes great (better than any other energy drink) and gives you a nice kick. It also turns your tongue a nice shade of orange. But what i've noticed is it seems to speed up your bowels. About a half hour to hour after consumption you really have to crap. I'm guessing it's from the taurine in the drink. Taurine is extracted from the bile of animals and acts as an emulsifier for ingested lipids and assists in their absorption. This probably explains the effect. Overall i think its a great drink.

Posted by: drew at September 9, 2006 12:17 PM

I bowl 2 nights a week after work and started drinking Full Throttle before hand. I tried itone night when I was very tired. It really picked me up, and I bowled better than usual that night. Now I always drink it about 1/2 hour before starting. My scores are up. Its great.

Posted by: bronco at September 11, 2006 12:19 PM

Full Throtle will be coming out with a new flavor real soon called Blue Demon. Not to sure what it will taste like.

Posted by: Shawn at September 15, 2006 06:20 PM

Full Throttle is the BEST. I am slightly caffeine sensitive and this drink seems to cause the least bad side effects I have encountered from other energy drinks. The taste is amazing. I can't stand the taste of Rock Star, Red Bull, or Monster. Usually, I will drink a Full Throttle while I am working the night shift at work. I will drink it at 7pm and tend to stay awake until about 4am. It works for me as far as energy. I never got this much work done at my job before I started drinking Full Throttle. I recommend it to customers quite frequently.

Posted by: Sarah Sarcasm at September 17, 2006 12:44 AM

Full Throttle is the BEST. I am slightly caffeine sensitive and this drink seems to cause the least bad side effects I have encountered from other energy drinks. The taste is amazing. I can't stand the taste of Rock Star, Red Bull, or Monster. Usually, I will drink a Full Throttle while I am working the night shift at work. I will drink it at 7pm and tend to stay awake until about 4am. It works for me as far as energy. I never got this much work done at my job before I started drinking Full Throttle. I recommend it to customers quite frequently.

Posted by: Sarah Sarcasm at September 17, 2006 12:45 AM

full throttle is by far one of the worst energy drink available. Coke doesn't seem to know whats they're doing in the energy drink market. full throttle tastes like crap, even for an energy drink and it packs no energy whatsoever. the only thing you're going to get from drinking it is a headache. Stick to redbull and monster.

Posted by: gunnar at October 16, 2006 02:06 PM

I love full throttle, it is the energy drink that I buy most. Other drinks will give you more of a buzz, but I really like the taste on this one.
9/10 score

Posted by: Jensen at October 20, 2006 07:15 PM

ok one this drink rules 2 ive drank more than 4 or 5 cans a day and ive drank full throttle when i cant eat and i live off of it

Posted by: kamakazi at October 26, 2006 08:31 PM

I used to be really addicted to this energy drink, but I've found better ones. I think it's a good starter drink, or for when you don't need that "kick." It's good sometimes because it doesn't have that extreme energy drink taste, but it's very coke-like. (go figure)

Posted by: supkate at November 1, 2006 05:57 PM

Full Throttle is a decent energy drink, but it's certainly not the best out there. I find that if you are trying to study and cannot concentrate due to a hangover (which I experience frequently), it certainly helps. Is it just me, or does this energy drink make people horny if they consume more than one can daily? Let me know.

Posted by: Patrick at November 4, 2006 10:10 PM

I love this stuff. I dance 5 hours a week and I usually have a crapload of homework so this usually helps, But I drank too much of it one time and found myself on the floor laughing my head off for no reason.
O.o

Posted by: Annie at November 6, 2006 07:34 PM

I think this is the best energy drink out there! I think it has a great taste and I LOVE the buzz it gives you. I feel like im high when I have one.

Posted by: katy at November 15, 2006 07:38 PM

Full Throttle is the best energy drink out there!!! I know alot of kids at college that depend on this stuff to write papers and study at 3 of 4 in the morning and it works!!! and hey if you like mt dew or mellow yellow youll love this stuff too!!!

Posted by: Sean at November 19, 2006 07:46 PM

The WORST energy drink of them all. If you think this ROCKS it is because you haven't tried anything else. This is a $2 can of coke that tastes even worse. Fuck Coca-Cola. The only reason this product is still available is because of the money behind it. Buy a Rockstar or a Monster, then tell me this has a boost at all.

Hooked on E drinks for 5 years...

Posted by: Branden at December 9, 2006 01:53 AM

full throttle rocks! the kind like best is full throttle:blue demond, its the new kind and it rocks

Posted by: mb at December 9, 2006 06:06 PM

Regarding the rumors of Glucuronolactone being a harmful substance see the article at snopes (the urban legend busters).
http://www.snopes.com/medical/potables/redbull.asp

Posted by: Jim at December 14, 2006 09:25 AM

Everyone who compares FT to all this random shit that sounds nasty... CAN SHUT THE FUCK UP!

Posted by: mark at December 22, 2006 11:03 AM

lol robins kid was comming down off of meth i swaer to god lol

Posted by: DragonClaw at December 24, 2006 03:47 PM

yeah....the day I had final exams....I bought about 5 of them out of curiousity....first off it gives you a one time bathroom run....then if you drink too much.....you FART for hours......I had about five and trying to get through class was hell. It hurt to hold it. I'd try to let it out a little at a time but yet you'd hear "FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT" extremeley loud and long throughout the class room. At one point the teacher asked why one girl was giggling..the girl in front of me answered with "Because the kid behind me keeps farting and it's disgusting" I left the room a few times but still didn't help much....got a "Just go to the bathroom..grow up"....which was hard to do considering I had already went and it was just continuous gas....so I learned the hard way to never drink too many Furys.....

Posted by: Derek at December 25, 2006 10:45 PM

i'll save u people the arguing. full throttle is the best and that's all there is 2 it. if u say it only gives u a buzz 4 a few minutes then u should drink more than 1. u wouldn't drink only 1 can of beer and expect major results would u?didn't think so. get a whole fuckin case!!!!

Posted by: Letha at December 28, 2006 11:22 AM

it sucks i rather eat shit really i think i would just drink full throtte. hahahah
i live at hindu dote come

Posted by: john at January 8, 2007 11:59 AM

YOU SUCK I HATE EVERYONE WHO IS RELATED TO YOU AND I HATE EVERYONE WHO LIKS YOU. GO DIE LOLZ

FULL THORTTLE ROCKS.

Posted by: Cody at January 29, 2007 09:26 AM

YOU SUCK I HATE EVERYONE WHO IS RELATED TO YOU AND I HATE EVERYONE WHO LIKeS YOU. GO DIE LOLZ

FULL THORTTLE ROCKS.

And yea I drink one every day. Monster is lame it taste like butter with some carbon monoxide in it

Posted by: Cody at January 29, 2007 09:27 AM

this stuff is good me and my girlfriend always have full throttle when we dont want to go sleep or want to do something that we want to do together in other words you know what im talking about babe right?! of course i know what you are talking about. you know what i wish that you wouldnt still be with your dumb ass bossy girlfriend cindy katchatag. but full throttle is good as of me and my boyfriend say so.

Posted by: harold franklin at February 5, 2007 12:21 PM

full throttle is tha bomb!! all those others (red bull, monster etc...) taste like a circus midget jizzed in a can and sold it!!! keep up the good work coke.

Posted by: c at February 9, 2007 11:45 PM

fullthrottle blue demon has a better taste try it..its new..i like fulll throttle gave me energy i vacuumed ,mopped and did my laundry in like 5 minutes..it was like liquid speed for me guess it has a different effect on everyone

Posted by: LB at February 12, 2007 07:02 PM

FULL THROTTLE IS THE BEST OUT THERE! I dont Know how you can say it tastes bad! Blue Deamond is the best! I think I am addicted! Anyone want to send me a case!? Well it's worth a try!

Posted by: Kellie at February 12, 2007 09:21 PM

There's alot of energy drinks out there that taste like GOD KNOWS WHAT. I def agree with alot of you,Full Throttle tastes good. The Blue Demon is o.k., Fury is good. These drinks seem to give me alot of gas and sometimes the shits lol. Prob all those Fuckn Herbs in these drinks that are foreign to our bodies. If you really want to "GO APE SHIT" so 2 speak then pour whats called a "ROCKET SHOT" (small little bottle of energy) into a 16 oz can of "ROCKSTAR" regular flavor or the newest "ROCKSTAR ZERO CARB" (wild berry flavor). You'll b bouncing off the walls!!! The Rockstar zero carb is rated No. 1 for most powerful and it tastes AWESOME!!! You guys need to check out the site for "Radio Active Energy" drinks. The cans GLOW IN THE DARK. How cool is that. This comment is for Harley 03 on here, thats all you gotta do is go to a coca~cola distributor and buy cases direct from them. Depending on where you live I work for coke and get great deals on cases and live in the Upper Penninsula of MI. I can get them for around $20.00.

Posted by: Moose Nutz at March 1, 2007 01:10 AM

Hello,

I drink Throttle, and I crap water. I drink about 2-3 cans a night to stay awake.

It makes me feel weird. But I cannot sleep which is good I guess - the whole point.

My heart pumps fast too.

Posted by: ThrottleHead at March 15, 2007 01:30 AM

I just took a sip of this "Full Throttle" beverage.All i can say is that piss would probaly taste better than this shit!! Blah!!!!!!

Posted by: Cooner at March 16, 2007 05:02 PM

FULL THROTTLE is awesome. it tastes great. all the other energy drinks taste horrible.

Posted by: Bill at March 19, 2007 11:56 AM

Gawd people what the hell is wrong with u dumbasses.... if u dont like full throttle then u are fucked up... full throttle is da best energy drink EVER!! gawd people learn to grow up an learn to like this shit... gosh... go crawl in a cows ass an stay in there if u dont like full throttle an who eva loves it RULES.... yeah man...lol..funnies... i LUVV FULL THROTTLE!!!

Posted by: Tanya at March 24, 2007 10:34 PM

ive drank bout 3 cans one day and the next day 1,and everytime i did i got hyper and tired at allmost the same time,i had a huge head rush and it felt like i was high on something like e,can anybody explain this?plz email me.(im sure nobody mixed anything into my drink cause i was the only one there where i was drinking it)

Posted by: german kid at March 29, 2007 04:47 PM

I like the taste of Full Throttle sugar free (black can) 16oz. But it is hard to find in most supermarkets. Coca Cola doesn't stock it for some reason. I did experience the acid reflux some were talking about. That is probably from the artificial sugars (acesulfame-K or Nutra Sweet). Acesulfame-K can also give you a loose stool, cramps. I switched to Rockstar Mango flavor from Coke and it had a good kick plus tasted great. It had less artificial sweetner and more fruit juices (70%). This also is hard to find in supermarkets. Both of these drinks gave me an arrhythmia at times from their stimulants. It became a hassle so I just drink coffee now.

Posted by: Rick at April 10, 2007 02:20 PM

Hey i once herd that there's rat piss in engry drinks is this true...?

Posted by: Erika at April 15, 2007 01:03 PM

i find full throttle is a good drink, good taste, but it is a lot. i find i am energetic for a little, but then get tiered, and cant sleep. this is good to keep you up if you have to pull an all nighter

Posted by: heddie at April 17, 2007 10:08 PM

Oddly enough I prefer the taste of Full Throttle to any of the other energy drinks on the market. I used to be a Red Bull addict but hated the taste and would slam it back just to get it done. Full Throttle has a more citrus flavour which is more enjoyable than the cough syrup taste of Monster, Rockstar, and Redbull.

The local market has been sold out / out of stock of Full Throttle so I have been forced to drink Monster or Rockstar. I will admit that Full Throttle is not as strong as other E drinks. I had a Monster this morning and am hyper as shit. Last week I had Rockstar and was gittery as hell and felt like the UPS guy from MadTV. I like Full Throttle in that it picks me up but doesn't wire me up.

Posted by: Ken at April 21, 2007 12:34 PM

I like Full Throttle by itself but I will tell you one thing...it mixes GREAT with Jack Daniels. and that mix is patented. but yall go ahead and try it .

Posted by: Dan at April 26, 2007 07:43 PM

Full Throttle is my personal favorite energy drink. It is light, but the flavor and carbonation level are perfect to me, and it is very refreshing.

Also.. for fellow Alchies out there... 1 Can Full Throttle + 6 Oz (+-) Tequila, + 3 Oz (+-) Triple Sec + Ice + Blender = incredible.

Posted by: Phaxmohdem at May 12, 2007 06:55 PM

man full throttle is alsome first time i tasted it it gave me a big boost i usealy just sat on the video game but once i had full throttle i wanted to do every thanks full throttle

Posted by: josh at May 16, 2007 02:56 PM

love it!!! Its the best energy drink...Full Throttle

Posted by: jovelle at May 17, 2007 09:17 AM

The can I'm drinking out of is 16 fl oz.
It says it's 141mg of caffeine...

This is my first time drinking it though. I've had it for about two hours and am only half way through the can. o.o

I've never tried any other energy drinks.
The taste is pretty decent.
I dunno.
I'd buy it again.

Posted by: ende at May 24, 2007 09:16 PM

I work the night shift and sometimes I get can't stay awake. I bought Full Throttle because I wanted to try something different. This drink kept me energized and worked better than I expected. The following day I bougth another can. The persons that say that Monster or something else, and say that throttle didn't have any effect on them, must be drug addicts :) Ahahahaha. Full Throttle not only taste better than other drinks, but worked better.

Posted by: Caesar at June 7, 2007 10:31 PM

I bet you if you drink more than one can a day...you will feel like you just did an 8 ball of coke...this shit is addictive...don't drink it....

Posted by: kali at June 9, 2007 09:49 PM

I bet you if you drink more than one can a day...you will feel like you just did an 8 ball of coke...this shit is addictive...don't drink it....

Posted by: kali at June 9, 2007 09:49 PM

I think that the Full Throttle is pretty good. This is my first time drinking it and I can admit I am afraid! I have had 3 different energy drinks since 11am this morning. Monster, Full throttle, and a rockstar! I wouldn't know if I got a "buzz" from anyof this because I am SO ADHD that they just make me sleepy!

Posted by: Chrissy at June 19, 2007 01:36 PM

sorry robin, 2 years too late for your comment, but your kid wasn't feeling the effects of full throttle... try maybe coming down from meth, E, coke... just to name a few.

Posted by: liv at June 22, 2007 02:23 PM

I Love Full Throttle
I Drink It Like 2x A Week
Its The Only Thing That Doesnt
Give Me The Runs But I Agree
With Kali's Statement It Is Addicting
Dont Abuse It If Ur Down Its Like A Drug
And It Will Give U The Boost You Need

Posted by: Steve at July 5, 2007 07:29 PM

ever since i started to drink full throttle i notice i have gained a few pounds is this drink really high in carbs or would it be considered the same amount as say a bottle of cola?..

Posted by: jessica at July 12, 2007 02:21 PM

I was in school and moving in the same month, and relied heavily on coffee and full throttle to get me through the tiring times. I was drinking an energy drink everyday for about a month. Every so often i'd feel a flutter in my heart. "What a rush," I'd always think. What a rush redbull and vodka could give too. And every so often the flutter in my heart would come and go. On Sunday, Easter Suday actually, i'll never forget, I was sitting back watching a movie with my fiance, when I felt the fluttering come on. I thought nothing of it at first, but then it didn't stop. I sat up for a minute and pounded my chest, i felt like I was losing my breath. I had my fiance listen to my heart because I knew something was wrong. She put her head against my chest and what she would describe to me in the following weeks would send shivers up my spine. She described a quick thumping, like a jack hammer...and then complete silence. Complete heart failure, and then sudden random beating again.

We called an ambulance and I was taken to the emergency room where I was taken to the reccessitation room (the place they bring dying people back to life) and druged and knocked me out. They cardioverted me (electrocuted my heart). And that was the only way my heart would stop fluttering and beating irregularly. The nurse had said to me before we went in there, it was so common now to see young guys (i'm 24) coming in there with this potentially life threatening problem, all related to drinking liquer, too much caffeine or energy drinks. I haven't had an energy drink since this happened, and my atrial flutter has not occured since.

If you feel this flutter, STOP! THis atrial flutter can lead to atrial fibrillation, and then cause a stroke if not treated, and even lead to death or heart failure. It's not a long drawn out process, as I described, I was just a regular guy doing regualar things, next thing I know I'm staring at a celing in a room where people die, being told by nurses and doctors I'm way to young for this to happen now.

I hope my story influenced someone out there.

Posted by: Del at July 23, 2007 09:59 PM

Yup, full throttle is some addictive shit. For the people who put it down, man you got bad taste. First enery drink I been addicted too, and still drinking.

Before I used to go crazy over redline, but then changed it so you can only buy it if your 18, so I switched over to the 5 hour energy crap. That only lasted me for a while, so I looked for a new energy drink source and I happened to find full throttle.

The taste at first took a while to get used too, but when I did... Man I drank this shit like it is water. BEST energy drink out there, way better then monster or rockstar. True they may have higher amounts of whatever ingridient it is, but they taste like crap. Full Throttle actully tastes good, So all you people putting it down just have crap ass taste.

Most I have ever done in 1 day was 2 24oz Full throttle's and a redline in the morning. Stayed up for 38 hours strait... felt some heart pains, for fluttering as what the guy above me calls it, but it wasn't that bad. And yes, this shit is addictive, if your going to drink one everyday for a month, yes you're going to get a fucking heart attack. Drink one every 3-5 days or so then your fine. I'm just trying to get off this shit.... More addicting then ciggarette's i tell ya! ah haha

Overall, Very good and addicting drink.

Posted by: Duke at August 5, 2007 01:53 AM

OK, I HAVE JUST DRANK 1 MONSTER AND 1 FULL THROTTLE, I MUST SAY THAT I LIKE MONSTER WAY BETTER, AND I THINK THAT FULL THROTTLE SUCKS ASS. I HATE FULL THROTTLE, IT'S A FUCKIN' WASTE OF MONEY AND TAURINE. GO BUY MONSTER, AND BE 'EFFIN PROUD TO BE 1.

Posted by: CHR1S at September 2, 2007 10:12 AM

I love FT it has a wonderful taste and is a great pep for the early morning. The others taste like potpourri smells and the aftertaste is yuck. The only other drink i love is the new monster java. Full Throttle is the way to go if you want to start the day rights sans the jitters and headache.

Posted by: Annie at September 23, 2007 05:48 PM

I love full throttle! I was reading through some of the comments...not all flavors are the same. I love the blue demon one. I have tried all the others and I didn't like them. I drink them every morning before work.. I am a first grade teacher of 20 students so I have found that this drink really does help with getting excited about teaching!! But not everyone is going to like it and it isn't going to effect everyone the same! But....if you only tried the black,red,or green can I would recommend trying the blue!!!

Posted by: Kari at September 30, 2007 07:55 PM

Full Throttle is by far the best tasting energy drink out there! I've tried them all, most taste like cherry cough syrup. I like a select few others also, but full throttle is what I grab every time! Its delicious!! As far as energy goes I don't see much difference in any of them.

Posted by: Chris at October 6, 2007 07:34 PM

to the first two comments I saw.

1: No, this can not dilate your pupils and lower your heart rate, only LSD can do that (likely, in this case). You've been had, and your son is a liar.

two person #2

2: It has roughly 4 times the ammount of caffeine as a 12oz coca cola classic, or 141mg.

Posted by: mithotyn at October 8, 2007 04:47 PM

OKAY, IM ON COLORGUARD AT MY SCHOO AND EVERYONE IN BAND SAYS THAT FUOL THROTTLE CAN KILL ME AND I JUSTWANT TO KNOW CAN IT REALLY, BECAUS EI DRINK IT EVERY FRIDAY BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL GAMES AND MOST OF THE TIME DRINK 2 OR 3 AND IT DOES NOTHING TO ME, IS IT REALLY HARMFUL OR NOT.
THANKS, HANNAH

Posted by: HANNAH at October 22, 2007 04:29 PM

Ok I doubt anyone will read my comment...cuz so many people commented paragraphs of opinions.
I loved the taste of the citrus one. I occasionally drink full throttle, when I'm goin out after working all day, or if im way too tired at work. I've only drank this drink maybe 5 or 6 times, and I liked the energy it gave me.

But tonight after drinking it like 9 hours ago, My Jaw hurts sooo bad! Its like a tight feeling, and it's annoying...it's been hurting for the last 2 hours...of course I'm hella awake.

it's never happened any other time i've had this drink.... i just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this after drinking it...and if its common...LOL I tried reading everyones comment but you guys just wrote so damn much! :-P

I do love the drink, it's great!
Not complaining bout the drink..Just my Jaw!

Posted by: Jay at November 11, 2007 11:44 PM

Hannah..umm i dunno if it can kill you.

But on the can if it says "drink one can per day"

so 2-3 a day sounds pretty badddd...LOL DAMN I dont even understand how anyone could need more than 1 per day :-S

but I wouldn't be suprised if more than 1 can per day could do major damage to you, when it says on the Can in bold yellow writting ---NOT TO---

Posted by: Jay at November 11, 2007 11:58 PM

this is great idkwats wrong with u people i got addicted to it

Posted by: kyle at November 27, 2007 04:05 PM

hahahaha i think many energy drinks are bad for you, its like drinking a diabetes into your body! But i know that you need energy to survive some days. and i found an awsome energy drink that has no sugar, carbs and is very healthy plus its good for you! yup! VERY GOOD FOR YOU! its called XS Energy drink! if you drink 4 cans its compared to almost having an adrenaline shot! haha i may be exagerating, but it is loaded with b vitamins and it is VERY GOOD! I THink it is the best one out there, better tasting than these nasty energy drinks that have 3-4 flavors, and all are bad! XS energy has 9 flavors. Very cool! seriously i love them all! so i suggest, ppl to check them out, the thing is that you can only order them online, and i found this website where you can order them!
http://knavarro.qhealthzone.com
you guys should definitely check it out!

Posted by: Asher at December 4, 2007 07:18 AM

FULL THROTTLE SUCKSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MONSTER IS THE BOMB

Posted by: nick at December 12, 2007 10:07 AM

FULL THROTTLE ROCKSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! MONSTER SUCKS

Posted by: Xander at April 23, 2008 05:00 PM

I'm 13 and I LOVE FULL THROTTLE!!!
it has the best taste ever!!!!
it allows me to ride the bordwalk like a million times!!! the energy kick really lasts long for me! it makes me wanna take on a huge person in a taekwondo match!!! lol im still hyper from it!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD

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