Question 1

can a person with vasso depressor syncope drink too much gatorade?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Too muchof anything is notgood regardless of vasodepressor or not. But nothing specific to either the drink or the condition. Vasodepressor pts do benefit from staying well hydrated.

Question 2

how does too much gatorade effect your health. i drink 3 small bottles five days a week since i work at a paper mill.

Accepted Answer

Makes you gain wt.: The amount of gatorade is giving you too much sugars and carbs.  These are empty calories that can only do you harm.

Question 3

can too much gatorade cause a heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade: There are no stimulants like caffeine etc. In gaorade. Therefor, i doubt that it would cause arrhythmias.

Question 4

can drinking too much yellow gatorade or coca cola change your urine color?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it can. Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless. Too much cola is not a healthy habit.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Question 5

ive experienced lightheadedness the last 4 days and have drank an excessive amount of water/gatorade and dont know whats going on... i also have taken a pregnancy test but it came back negative. i dont know what else to do.

Accepted Answer

Dizziness : Dizziness can be caused from different conditions. Some benign and others that are more concerning. It helps to know when the dizziness occurs and whether other symptoms are associated. Seek evaluation from PCP for more definitive answer

Question 6

i've had the stomach flu for 3 days. finally feeling a little better. only eating crackers and drinking gatorade, but why do i have excessive burping?

Accepted Answer

You are: probably swallowing air!!!  Eat SLOWLY and avoid drinking the Gatorade WHILE you are eating the crackers!  You are doing the right thing!  Keep it up but if not resolving in a WEEK call your PCP!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 7

is gatorade safe to drink to lessen the effects of dry mouth?

Accepted Answer

No: Gatorade is okay in moderation, but not intended to treat dry mouth (xerostomia).  Gatorade contains sugars which will cause additional problems if consumed excessively.  Try to find out the cause of the dry mouth (medications, ... Etc)  you can use otc products like biotene or get gc dry mouth gel from your dentist -- much better options than gatorade etc.

Question 8

should i be drinking gatorade for electrolytes while on 50mg of prednisone? the side effects are driving me nuts. i cannot remember how long its been since ive had a good night sleep without my brain being awake all night. ill still ask my doctor.

Accepted Answer

Steroids and sleep: Corticosteroid drugs like prednisone commonly cause sleep disturbance, especially with high doses. Electrolye and fluid intake (Gatorade or any other drink) has no effect on this, assuming you otherwise have a balanced diet. Good plan to ask your doctor, but don't worry about Gatorade.

Question 9

is gatorade unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade: Was invented for a Florida football team to keep them healthy while playing. It provides electrolytes including potassium and is well tolerated and adsorbed and is beneficial in vomiting or diarrhea for replacement. It does contain sugar.

Question 10

is gatorade really as benefitial as it claims?

Accepted Answer

Nothing magical: Most people probably just need water to replenish what is lost after exercise
but for prolonged exercise of over an hour
an electrolyte fluid like gatorade may be
helpful to replenish some lost electrolytes
due to exercise.

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Can a person with vasso depressor syncope drink too much gatorade?

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How does too much gatorade effect your health. i drink 3 small bottles five days a week since i work at a paper mill.

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Can too much gatorade cause a heart flutter?

A member asked:

Can drinking too much yellow gatorade or coca cola change your urine color?

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Ive experienced lightheadedness the last 4 days and have drank an excessive amount of water/gatorade and dont know whats going on... i also have taken a pregnancy test but it came back negative. i dont know what else to do.

A member asked:

I've had the stomach flu for 3 days. finally feeling a little better. only eating crackers and drinking gatorade, but why do i have excessive burping?

A member asked:

Is gatorade safe to drink to lessen the effects of dry mouth?

A member asked:

Should i be drinking gatorade for electrolytes while on 50mg of prednisone? the side effects are driving me nuts. i cannot remember how long its been since ive had a good night sleep without my brain being awake all night. ill still ask my doctor.

A member asked:

Is gatorade unhealthy?

A member asked:

Is gatorade really as benefitial as it claims?

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