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Is 6 cups of water a day too much?
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Depending on cup: Depending on how big the cup is. If it's a regular size cup (6 oz), it's a normal amount of water. It may be less than normal in patients who require to produce more urine such as those with kidney stone. It may about right or even slightly more in those who are on fluid restriction.
Answered 2/4/2014
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