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Reply 1

I didn't know what this was so searched it. But as a drug, I don't condone it as any form of stress management, if you're worried about your exams, get off :tsr: and revise now!
Article on pro-plus use
And from here I cope and pasted some info:

"Stimulants are substances that act on the brain to stimulate the body both mentally and physically.
what do stimulants do?
increase alertness
decrease the feeling of tiredness
increase competitiveness and aggression

what harm can stimulants cause?

increased blood pressure and body temperature
increased and irregular heart beat
aggression and anxiety
loss of appetite
addiction"
There are probably alot more side effects too, never take too many tablets- as the article illustrates, you can caffeine overdose..and die.

Reply 2

If you find it works then id carry on, as you wont have that many exams. I take those energy tablets/sweets before exams and you can buy them over the counter at chemists.

Reply 3

Treat pro-plus with caution. Taking too many can result in breakdowns, it happened to a girl on my course.

Reply 4

I takw pro-plus if im tired as pick me up they are not dangerous - the paracetamol i take has more caffine than pro-plus
but dont take loads
and they do make some people shake so u might wanna try them out before an exam

Reply 5

one of the guys on my course now needs to take 2 pro plus *Every* morning to function like a normal human being...don't go there


sure, they're okay evey now and then...but only when you *need* them...

how about going to bed at a reasonable hour and getting some proper sleep before your exam? hmm? better than pro plus methinks...:rolleyes:

Reply 6

Babyshambles

how about going to bed at a reasonable hour and getting some proper sleep before your exam? hmm? better than pro plus methinks...:rolleyes:


Hear Hear!

Reply 7

Babyshambles
one of the guys on my course now needs to take 2 pro plus *Every* morning to function like a normal human being...don't go there


Holy crap! Tell me more!

Reply 8

I had a cup of tea and a couple of Pro Plus tablets before every Prelim.

Reply 9

pro-plus is amazing for festivals.

Reply 10

JonnyB
Holy crap! Tell me more!


not much more to say really...basicially he's physically addicted to pro-plus!

I've only ever taken pro plus when i've had to pull all nighters due to work and had lectures in the morning...

silly programming coursework...or lazy me, both apply here...:redface:

Reply 11

Pro plus is just caffine. Taking two every morning is no different to drinking two cups of coffee.

Reply 12

SammyD
Pro plus is just caffine. Taking two every morning is no different to drinking two cups of coffee.


I think there's more difference than that.

Reply 13

No there isn't

Reply 14

from http://www.nescafe.co.uk/faqs/index.asp

The amount of caffeine consumed through beverages varies tremendously, depending on the strength of the drink and how much is consumed each day. In Britain, an average cup of instant coffee (approximately 150ml) contains about 60mg of caffeine.


One Pro Plus tablet contains 50mg of caffeine.

Reply 15

I have a packet that I bought about a year ago. I take them very rarely. In fact I bought them last summer (I think) and have only used 1/2 the packet.

Reply 16

what exacactli si it?

Reply 17

U need to try & test it before hand !

If u have no adverse effects and it suits u well; not much harm in using it !

Stick to the doses recommended !

Wen i had the wall it gave me an extra 6 hrs of instant revision !

Helped tramedously to get a distinction !

Reply 18

SammyD
One Pro Plus tablet contains 50mg of caffeine.


What the hell's the point of them then? You could just crush a load of coffee!

Reply 19

i've taken 12 pro plus and still fallen asleep. i think you need to sort out your sleeping naturally rather than by taking pills.