Question 1

why do i always pee much less, hours or 1 day after i have drank caffeine? it's about half the amount as normal, but it completely returns to normal.

Accepted Answer

Usually the opposite: Caffeine, which is a stimulant, usually works as a diuretic and causes increased urinatiion after consumption. If your urine output returns to normal you may do well to avoid caffeine all together. If you are unable or unwilling to abstain from caffeine and you are still having problems, you could seek eval by a urologist to assess your voiding.

Question 2

is it normal for peeing to hurt after drinking alcohol or caffeine?

Accepted Answer

No: No ingesting these liquids normally should not make it irritate when you urinate.

Question 3

going to the bathroom every hour at night though i barely drink any water/caffeine. also, strong odor when i pee daytime and nighttime. see a doc?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rule out urinary tract infection and other problems. Any other issues such as weight loss? Diabetes can also be a reason for increased urination.

Question 4

after i pee, a teaspoon of urine still comes out of penis when i sit down or walk. if i drink a lot of water or caffeine, it happens more.  ?

Accepted Answer

Urinary incontinence: Prevalence of urinary dribbling after urinating increase with age. Divided in stress, urge, and overflow incontinence. Overflow very common, which is the constant dribbling of urine usually associated with urinating frequently in small amounts. Many causes for above problems. Common one is overactive bladder and prostatic problems. See your primary care for further assessment.

Question 5

i have a lite peeing stream no infections no pain and frequent urination. my doc said it was caused by drinking alcohol and caffeine.

Accepted Answer

Doctors: Alcohol and caffeine are diuretics and make one  pee more. But if used in excess one can become dehydrated.

Question 6

could drinking lots of water lower potassium? i could pee around 4-13 times a day due to water. no soda no caffeine. should i cut down or it's normal?

Accepted Answer

Low sodium: excessive water intake would more likely lead to hyponaremia

Question 7

i recently had a urology done. it came back with nitrites in my urine. but i was told that high amounts of caffeine before the test could cause this?

Accepted Answer

U nitrite 2nd coff?: Not certain which test they use so would need to look that up to see if coffee interferes. Recommend retesting without coffee.

Question 8

is it normal for a multivitamin with caffeine and guarana to cause frequent urination?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Caffeine is a diuretic, so depending on how much u consume you may get that diuretic effect.

Question 9

last sunday i took fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) 200 mg and now it's been a week and three days will i be able to pass a urine test ?

Accepted Answer

YES: The medicine only contains a small amount of butalbital which should be out of your system within 48-72 hrs  and is not a drug of major abuse concern, unless the Fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) had codeine in it.

Question 10

amy idea whay may cause sudden insomnia and frequent urination? i just got back from a short vacation and slept great while away, but now i feel like i have so much energy and its the middle of the night. no new foods or caffeine. don't feel tired?

Accepted Answer

: Sometimes travel, specially long distance alters the body rhythm and can cause change sleep pattern. In smnia can cause urge to urinate. You should gradually get back to your normal rhythm. If not then let your doc help.

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Why do i always pee much less, hours or 1 day after i have drank caffeine? it's about half the amount as normal, but it completely returns to normal.

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Is it normal for peeing to hurt after drinking alcohol or caffeine?

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Going to the bathroom every hour at night though i barely drink any water/caffeine. also, strong odor when i pee daytime and nighttime. see a doc?

A member asked:

After i pee, a teaspoon of urine still comes out of penis when i sit down or walk. if i drink a lot of water or caffeine, it happens more. ?

A member asked:

I have a lite peeing stream no infections no pain and frequent urination. my doc said it was caused by drinking alcohol and caffeine.

A member asked:

Could drinking lots of water lower potassium? i could pee around 4-13 times a day due to water. no soda no caffeine. should i cut down or it's normal?

A member asked:

I recently had a urology done. it came back with nitrites in my urine. but i was told that high amounts of caffeine before the test could cause this?

A member asked:

Is it normal for a multivitamin with caffeine and guarana to cause frequent urination?

A member asked:

Last sunday i took fioricet (acetaminophen butalbital and caffeine) 200 mg and now it's been a week and three days will i be able to pass a urine test ?

A member asked:

Amy idea whay may cause sudden insomnia and frequent urination? i just got back from a short vacation and slept great while away, but now i feel like i have so much energy and its the middle of the night. no new foods or caffeine. don't feel tired?

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