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In the am i have metamucil, glass of water, a tea, and then eventually a carnation good-start drink. is that too much liquid in the am for kidneys ?

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Dr. Manuel Lopez diaz answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No: no if you are not on intake restricted diet like for liver disease, heart disease or kidney disease.

Answered 11/9/2014

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