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Is drinking a glass of water right before going to bed bad for you?

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Not at all!: Drinking water helps you stay hydrated which is good for your body. The only downside to drinking a glass of water before bed is possibly having to get up at night to urinate.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Is drinking a glass of water right before going to bed bad for you?

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Dr. Matthew Solhjem answered

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