[nylon]

I try to drink at least 4 liters of water a day, minimum 3. How much is too much? I know I read somewhere (can't remember where) that drinking too much will have an adverse effect, whereby the electrolytes in your blood become diluted. Your body interprets this as being hungry and your appetite actually increases. Thus, those who are drinking large amounts of water as an appetite suppressant actually get the reverse effect. Does anyone know if this is true? (And I'm not talking about the fatal effects of literally drinking water until you die, either. hyponatremia)

[krisd32]

I too have also heard about drinking too much water and my doctor doesnt seem concerned about it. She told me to push the water. The main thing is keep going to the bathroom. I know most people has heard of the woman in the radio contest that died of water intoxication but one of the rules was they could not go to the bathroom. She really wanted that game system for her kids to risk her life.

[susanpesek]

Research has shown that a person can safely drink up to 10 liters of water a day. 64 oz shoud be adequate but hot weather, exercising and other daily life factors will dictate your individual needs.

You can see whether you are drinking enough by the color of your output. Early morning is the only tme it should bright yellow. If you are well hydrated, it will be almost colorless during the day.
Hope this helps!

[Ian]

Nylon, you're drinking a good amount. It's above average for sure, and above the requirement, but definitely healthy. My 'output' is usually clear and I drink about 3 liters a day right now.

[nylon]

I'm not questioning my "output" That's not it as my output is always clear even in the AM as I drink during the night (keep a liter bottle at my bedside). I'm wondering if there is any truth to:

"that drinking too much will have an adverse effect, whereby the electrolytes in your blood become diluted. Your body interprets this as being hungry and your appetite actually increases. Thus, those who are drinking large amounts of water as an appetite suppressant actually get the reverse effect."

I lost a measly 1 lb. Yeah, yeah 1lb. is 1lb. I do realize that. But with the way I ate this past wk. I think I should have lost at least 2 to 3lbs. the first week after being on phent. (for the first time in 3 yrs.) So I'm wondering if drinking this much water is having an adverse effect? I drank 5 liters yesterday and I STILL was famished at my bewitching hour of 4:30ish

[alikatz69]

I really don't know. Try to look it up on a search. I will try. too. I have heard that an adequate amount to drink per day is 1/2 your weight in ounces.

[susanpesek]

Read this at about.com:

When too much water enters the body's cells, the tissues swell with the excess fluid. Your cells maintain a specific concentration gradient, so excess water outside the cells (the serum) draws sodium from within the cells out into the serum in an attempt to re-establish the necessary concentration. As more water accumulates, the serum sodium concentration drops -- a condition known as hyponatremia. The other way cells try to regain the electrolyte balance is for water outside the cells to rush into the cells via osmosis. The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from higher to lower concentration is called osmosis. Although electrolytes are more concentrated inside the cells than outside, the water outside the cells is 'more concentrated' or 'less dilute' since it contains fewer electrolytes. Both electrolytes and water move across the cell membrane in an effort to balance concentration. Theoretically, cells could swell to the point of bursting.
From the cell's point of view, water intoxication produces the same effects as would result from drowning in fresh water. Electrolyte imbalance and tissue swelling can cause an irregular heartbeat, allow fluid to enter the lungs, and may cause fluttering eyelids. Swelling puts pressure on the brain and nerves, which can cause behaviors resembling alcohol intoxication. Swelling of brain tissues can cause seizures, coma and ultimately death unless water intake is restricted and a hypertonic saline (salt) solution is administered. If treatment is given before tissue swelling causes too much cellular damage, then a complete recovery can be expected within a few days.
It's Not How Much You Drink, It's How Fast You Drink It! The kidneys of a healthy adult can process fifteen liters of water a day! You are unlikely to suffer from water intoxication, even if you drink a lot of water, as long as you drink over time as opposed to intaking an enormous volume at one time. As a general guideline, most adults need about three quarts of fluid each day. Much of that water comes from food, so 8-12 eight ounce glasses a day is a common recommended intake. You may need more water if the weather is very warm or very dry, if you are exercising, or if you are taking certain medications. The bottom line is this: it's possible to drink too much water, but unless you are running a marathon or an infant, water intoxication is a very uncommon condition.

[gYmGuRl]

64oz is good unless its hot and/or humid or you are exercising alot