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Hello, i drank about 6-8 16oz water bottles throughout the day today. is there any risk of water intoxic?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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Too much H2O: Unless u R replacing excessive fluid loss, u CAN drink enough water to become ill. Cut back to 6-8 ,8 oz glasses per day. No need to force extra. If u have excessive thirst after this amount, C your Doc.

Answered 6/30/2016

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A member asked:

Hello, i drank about 6-8 16oz water bottles throughout the day today. is there any risk of water intoxic?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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