Posted by IsoM on June 12, 2002, at 1:19:58
In reply to Can increased water intake affect med response?, posted by Rick on June 11, 2002, at 11:09:37
Sweet of beardedlady to think I can answer this but I'm not too sure. What I wonder about is how much you're peeing out. Has that increased lots with your extra drinking? Are you still eating enough food or is the extra water leaving you too full or bloated feeling? How hot is it where you are, & are you getting enough salt?
I have no idea if the extra water is affecting your meds, though I shouldn't think so. So then I thought, might you be feeling mild water intoxication? Yes, water is good for us but needs really do vary depending on how active we are, how much we eat, & how salty our food is. That amount of water *may* be too much for you. Symptoms of water intoxication include apathy, confusion, headaches, nausea, & fatigue. Does any of that sound right? If your blood pressure is on the low side of normal, the extra water & no extra salt may be making your blood pressure drop lower, giving a tired feeling too.
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