Vivarin User Reviews & Ratings

• GAa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 7, 2018

For Drowsiness "Highly recommended. With being a mom and sole provider for my children, my work schedule has consisted of working 6-7 days straight for the past 6 1/2 years. From the overwhelm of stress of working in the field of healthcare, in addition to multitasking a crazy, busy life being mom to three sons, I cannot express enough how thankful Vivarin has impacted my life. Between weight controls and working so much, there are no time outs for exercise. Especially with my currently enrolled in school pursuing my bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration. Vivarin has definitely helped me in every aspect to accomplish my goals."

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2012

For Drowsiness "This is very effective. Sometimes, I only take half of one. Just remember to stop taking it about 6 hours before bedtime. Cheaper than energy drinks loaded with sugar. Easier on my tummy than coffee, and it doesn't stain my teeth like colas. Caffeine is a diuretic, so drink plenty of water to make you feel better all day."

• agi...
• May 22, 2018

For Drowsiness "I took Vivarin almost every day for over 15 years, close to 21 years. I didn't realize that I was suffering from hypothyroidism. All I knew was that I had the normal energy that I was missing. I finally started taking 1/2 tablet because a whole tablet was causing my heart to flutter. Soon I was taking 1/4 of a tablet, and finally I had to quit taking them. After all those years, I am suffering with a damaged heart, heart arrhythmia (AFIB), tachycardia, and congestive heart failure. I have no blockages in my arteries, just a damaged heart and the baggage."

• Awa...
• September 18, 2011

"Never got used to drinking coffee, my stomach could not really stand it, and energy drinks did only go so long before their side effects started to kick in and affect my health. After the age of 25, I found myself being so mentally tired all the time and would take several hours to fully awaken, no matter how many hours I slept. I tried a travel-size pack of Vivarin once at work and felt the difference right away, after only 10 minutes, I was able to concentrate and finish what used to be my 2-hour paperwork in about 30 minutes. Have not had any side effects when I take it as it is described, and there was no boost limit since it only woke me up! I would not recommend taking more than two pills at once or with any other caffeine product, though!"

• Geo...
• January 22, 2011

For Drowsiness "I give Vivarin a seven for an OTC medication. I don't sleep well at all at night, and I usually average 3-4 hours. I stay in pain, so when my alarm goes off in the morning, it is much easier to put a tablet in my mouth along with my pain medication and reset the alarm for one hour later. When it goes off, I feel much better, for it has helped awaken me, and the methadone had started to work for the pain. It doesn't upset my stomach as much as the No Doz. Then later, if I want a cup of coffee and I have time to drink it, I can, but usually I don't have the time, and I have to pop another Vivarin to keep me going."

• Dyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2015

"Because I'm currently being treated for depression, anxiety, compulsive habits, and insomnia, my doctor didn't want to add ADHD medicine to the mix. I've had horrible anxiety along with my ADHD my whole life. Not to mention my insomnia, so it was very hard to tell whether the Vivarin worked for me. I would take it occasionally, and when I took it, it just made me even more anxious and jumpy. It could be the way the medication is released. But I must say, one cup of coffee or one Monster, bam, I instantly have an elevated mood along with increased attention and concentration. I do get shaky, but very minor. For anyone out there who is concerned about their ADHD, I definitely recommend experimenting with caffeine, it is very helpful."

• Kur...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 26, 2023

For Drowsiness "I have been taking Vivarin, 200 mg since 1988, believe it or not, at least once a day, sometimes twice. I started using it when I was a truck driver in Germany, in the Army. I was driving night runs in a convoy and didn't know my way to the drop and was seriously nodding off on the autobahn and might have been killed. We pulled over at a rest stop, and one of my fellow truckers told me to 'take this.' I didn't know what it was and that sounds stupid, but I knew the guy and knew he wouldn't give me anything 'illegal' or something that might hurt me. Twenty minutes in, I'm rolling down the autobahn, completely awake and singing to my music! Over the years, I've used it mostly as a 'pre-workout' and, as I noted, taken it up to twice daily. Here we are, some 35 years later, and I use it as my 'morning coffee' as I don't drink coffee. No side effects except the typical 'caffeine headache' if I go a few days without any caffeine! Wonderful product!"

• Apn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 28, 2022

"I have been taking Vivarin on and off since middle school as a form of self-treatment for sleep apnea and narcolepsy type 1, since I was scared of taking amphetamines and such. Worked well for about 4-5 years, while spending months being between 200-400 mg/d, while also taking 3-12 month breaks due to tolerance build-up. Up until recently, after being off Vivarin for about a year, I decided to buy a box and noticed that a different company (I guess) had taken over the rights for Vivarin? The box looks different but still gets me slightly stimulated. 5 years ago, I would have given it a 7/10, but now it gets a 5/10 since it barely even works. After a year of being caffeine-free, lol. Pros are it gets you very much physically stimulated, turns on your peripheral nervous system, fatigue is reduced, metabolism is at full speed, and has a subtle 'good feeling' similar to Adderall, but it's honestly kinda poopy. Cons include increased anxiety (already have an anxiety disorder), insomnia, jitters, and strong crash even if you didn't feel it."

• Inf...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 16, 2015

For Drowsiness "Vivarin for my hypersomnia worked better than taking amphetamines for wakefulness."

• Mik...
• December 22, 2016

For Drowsiness "I drove from Las Vegas through Iowa. It is intense, it works."

• ft ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2014

"I took two pills and immediately had energy, however, I crashed hard. I had no energy the rest of the day."

• Ora...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2016

For Drowsiness "Very dry mouth, nausea, some foods I eat are too salty, can't think, overwhelmed, can't sleep."