Side Effects of N.O. Xplode

NO Xplode is a pre-workout sports supplement. If you are taking certain medications may want to avoid it, and its use can cause detrimental side effects.

Identification

• Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition manufactures NO-Xplode, a sports supplement designed to give individuals extra energy and increased blood flow during workouts. It contains creatine, which accelerates the production of energy in muscle cells, as well as the nitric oxide boosters arginine and citrulline, and caffeine, in the form of methylxanthine.

Warning

• According to drugs.com, creatine can negatively affect the actions of many drugs, and people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories should not take creatine because their combined use will stress the kidneys. Arginine may cause people with herpes simplex to suffer increased outbreaks. If you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or have sleeping disorders, high blood pressure or heart diseas, consult a doctor before taking supplements containing caffeine.

Creatine Side Effects

• Drugs.com advises those using creatine to drink extra fluids, because creatine can cause dehydration, muscle cramps, reduced blood volume, decreased urine volume and electrolyte imbalances. Creatine has also caused allergic reactions that include swelling in the lips, tongue and face, labored breathing, closing of the throat and hives.

Nitric Oxide Side Effects

• Nitric oxide acts as a vasodilator, expanding the blood vessels, and it can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. Vasodilators may also cause dizziness, headaches, nausea, fluid retention, tachycardia (fast heart beat) and skin rashes.

Caffeine Side Effects

• Drugs.com reports that caffeine side effects ange from diarrhea, increased urination, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), stomach pain and vomiting to cold sweats, dizziness, fast heartbeat, dry mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, irritability and nervousness.