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Is drinking a glass of water every hour to much and could it be bad for your health?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Size of glass?: Obviously, a huge glass is different from a regular 8oz one. They say that drinking 8-12 eight oz glasses is good for you. Drinking it slowly is better than gulping. There are other conditions that matter too. Activity level, heat, physical condition, etc. Can make a difference. Try skipping a few - don't interrupt sleep to drink and drink them slowly and it should be okay.

Answered 7/6/2013

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Water intoxication: Awake 16 hours that is 16 8oz cups more than usually recommended.The institute of medicine determined that an adequate intake for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day, for women 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day. Water intoxication and death in normal individuals from water drinking contests, overexercisie without electrolytes large water consumption.

Answered 12/2/2018

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