You don’t usually associate something you can grab off a grocery store shelf with a trip to the emergency room. But according to one woman on TikTok, that’s exactly what happened after she drank an Alani Nu Witch’s Brew energy drink.
In a follow-up video that’s now garnered over 12,000 views, TikToker Jazlyn (@jazlynthomas12) shared what happened in the days leading up to her ER visit, and why she believes the drink triggered it.
Woman Blames Alani Witch’s Brew for ER Visit
Before posting the full story, Jazlyn had posted a clip from a hospital bed with a message over it: “Your sign to throw your witches brew alanis out.” That one hit over 1.1 million views, with many commenters criticizing her and saying she drank the energy drink irresponsibly.
Wanting to clear up the confusion, she posted a storytime.
“I literally just hopped out of bed,” she said. “I think now is a good time to be able to tell you guys what happened and why I correlated me being in the hospital to the Witch’s Brew.”
She explained that she had spent the whole day on Thursday looking for either the Witch’s Brew or Pumpkin Cream flavor. She couldn’t find either until her fiancé surprised her with a can around 5 p.m. that afternoon.
“I knew I should have just waited until the morning to drink it,” she said, “but I didn’t because I was too excited.”
Later That Night, Things Took a Turn
She noticed her heart pounding harder than usual. “When I was laying on my pillow, my entire pillow was jumping up and down from how hard my heart was pumping,” she said.
The sensation triggered anxiety, which only made her heart race more.
Every time she tried to fall asleep, she woke up in a panic. “Never had a panic attack before,” she said. “All I know is that I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t feel my body. I literally thought it was in for me.”
Friday brought some temporary relief, mostly, she said, because she stayed busy. But by Sunday, she could barely function.
“I told my fiancé, when you get home from work, I need you to take me to the ER,” Jazlyn recalls. “I just don’t feel right.”
At the hospital, she says staff noted her elevated heart rate immediately. Paramedics ran an EKG, gave her an IV, and monitored her closely. Eventually, a group of six doctors entered the room to assess her.
“They were literally so concerned with the way that my heart rate was, they thought I was having a heart attack,” she said.
Doctors considered administering medication that would temporarily stop her heart to reset it—a process sometimes used to correct tachycardia, or an extremely fast heart rhythm. Her heart rate at the time was around 180 beats per minute.
“They were gonna stop my heart. I literally got up, I said, I’m gonna die,” she recalls. “It’s funny now to think about it, but seriously, in the moment, it was so freaking scary.”
Luckily, her heart rate dropped on its own. The doctors instead gave her fluids and a dose of lorazepam, a medication for anxiety.
From there, they moved her to the cardiology unit, where she underwent an echo scan and received a prescription for high blood pressure and heart rate regulation.
So, Could Alani Witch’s Brew Have Caused This?
According to Mayo Clinic, all caffeinated drinks can raise heart rate and blood pressure, especially for people who are already sensitive to stimulants.
Alani Nu’s drinks contain 200mg of caffeine per 12‑fluid‑ounce can—nearly double what’s in a standard Red Bull of the same size. That’s still under the 400mg daily limit most adults can safely consume.
The sugar-free drinks also include added stimulants like ginseng and guarana, which contain caffeine not always listed on the label.
A study in the Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association found that some products on the market don’t reflect the full caffeine amount when it comes from sources like guarana or other herbal stimulants, as these herbal products are unregulated in the U.S. market.
There’s no confirmed evidence that this applies to Alani Nu, but we’ve reached out to the company for clarification.
Jazlyn Says She’s Not the Only One
“I’m not completely blaming the Alani,” Jazlyn said, “but all my blood work came back more than perfect.” She emphasized she’s healthy, hydrated, and only drank one can.
“People are saying it’s because I’m drinking more than one a day. That was the first energy drink I’ve had in over a year and a half,” she said. “The only reason I drank it was because it was trending.”
To those who say she drank it wrong, on an empty stomach, or without enough water, she pushed back: “No drink should have rules. If you have to follow instructions before you drink a drink… nine times out of ten, you shouldn’t be digesting it.”
Jazlyn says she’s now on a heart monitor and adjusting to medication. She doesn’t want to scare anyone, but she wants her story out there.
“Do what you want with the information,” she said. “Just stay strong out there, you guys. Because that was brutal.”
Commenters Say Witch’s Brew Gave Them Health Scares, Too
In the comments, some users said they’d had similar reactions, while others pushed back and claimed the drink had never caused them issues.
One person wrote, “You are like the 4th person that said something about that witches brew stuff and them having to go to the hospital. I don’t drink any of it but that is scary. It needs to be pulled off the shelves.”
Another shared a similar ER scare: “I had that injection also when they stop your heart and then restart it. I had an edible about 8 years ago and let’s just say, NEVER AGAIN!!!! SCARY!!! I don’t drink energy drinks, but you’re the second person I’ve seen mention health issues from the witches brew Alani.”
@jazlynthomas12 Replying to @jaybabyy #fyp #witchesbrew #energydrinks ♬ original sound – Jaz ?️?☕️??
Someone with POTS said the drink triggered a severe episode after just one sip: “My HR was in the 200s all day/night & I was throwing up, shaking, etc,” they wrote. “Neeever again! lol.”
Still, not everyone agreed. “I’ve drank multiple Alanis in one day & never had an issue,” one commenter wrote. “Ppl saying you have to drink with water or eat is crazy.”
The Mary Sue has reached out to Alani Nu via contact form and Jazlyn via TikTok messages.
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