Question 1

my son is ill with pneumonia, hates pedialyte, and won't drink anything...what should i do i know gatorade isn't good, but not sure what to give him

Accepted Answer

If : If he has diarrhea, then pedialyte is the best thing to give him since sugary drinks can worsen diarrhea.  If he does not have diarrhea, then you can give him anything he wants!  water, juice and milk are all fine along with tea and broth.  Keeping him hydrated is one of the best things you can do for him while he heals from his illness.  Good luck!

Question 2

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 3

is it good to drink gatorade while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Gatorade: In moderation, gatorade would not affect the electrolytes and cause problems in pregnancy.

Question 4

is gatorade a good drink to hydrate with during gym workouts?

Accepted Answer

Its ok: Most people do fine just by drinking water
which is what one loses in sweat while working out.
If you are working out for at least an hour or in high humidity conditions, use might want to
use a gatorade drink to help replace some
of the lost electrolytes.

Question 5

gatorade: is it good for pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

I don't think it's : All that good for anyone. Water is best.

Question 6

is gatorade good for an upset stomach?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: A simple tummy ache with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, whether at home or traveling, may be from a virus infection, bacteria infection, or contaminated food. A typical normal, healthy person usually recovers easily. Taking a Pedialyte popsicle or 2-3 ounces of Pedialyte (or half-strength Gatorade) hourly, plus drinking or eating little else for 24 hours, may settle things down.

Question 7

is orange juice better than gatorade when your sick?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The protocol that I have seen used with most success.  If you are vomiting give your stomach a rest for a few hours.  Then frequent sips of warm flat ginger ale (two anti nausea ingredients; sugar solution and ginger) or water.  Gatorade can also be useful and is more easily added if diarrhea is a factor.

Question 8

is it ok to give a 11 month old pedialyte if they are not sick, once in a while, instead of juice, since it is like gatorade?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: There is very little of anything in Pedialyte, so adding a bit of Pedialyte to one's regular daily diet is the same as adding a little bit of water to one's normal daily diet. That means it would be a waste of money to buy Pedialyte for this purpose. However, if one always keeps Pedialyte at home, and is trying to use up old stock, anyone can drink the Pedialyte... and baby can have a little also.

Question 9

very good afternoon doctors!  i am preparing for a colonoscopy. my dr. gave me a rx for clenpiq, but my insurance does not cover it. can i use 238 gram miralax mixed into snapple or gatorade--is this just as good or should i pay for the clenpiq?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy prep: Please ask the doctor who will be doing the procedure if this is acceptable to him/her.  Your doctor would probably prefer to help make that decision vice doctors on-line who won't be involved with your procedure.

Question 10

what is better for you to drink, water or gatorade?  i heard the sodium in sports drink is not good for you!  thanks

Accepted Answer

Sports drinks: You are better off w/water.  Sports drinks can contain sugar, artificial colors, sodium, etc.  An alternative to water would be lemonade or iced tea you make yourself.  Peace and good health.

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My son is ill with pneumonia, hates pedialyte, and won't drink anything...what should i do i know gatorade isn't good, but not sure what to give him

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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.

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Is it good to drink gatorade while pregnant?

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Is gatorade a good drink to hydrate with during gym workouts?

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Gatorade: is it good for pregnant woman?

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Is gatorade good for an upset stomach?

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Is orange juice better than gatorade when your sick?

A member asked:

Is it ok to give a 11 month old pedialyte if they are not sick, once in a while, instead of juice, since it is like gatorade?

A member asked:

Very good afternoon doctors! i am preparing for a colonoscopy. my dr. gave me a rx for clenpiq, but my insurance does not cover it. can i use 238 gram miralax mixed into snapple or gatorade--is this just as good or should i pay for the clenpiq?

A member asked:

What is better for you to drink, water or gatorade? i heard the sodium in sports drink is not good for you! thanks

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