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I was given a steroid shot for a uri and was told to drink a gallon of water a day may i drink pedialyte also i'm 27?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Water better..: But the pedialyte won't hurt. Lot of salt though!

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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