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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hey everyone,
Doctor has just upped Metformin to 2x 500mg a day and I am THIRSTY!
I've been going through up to 5 litres of water a day and feel like I could drink more as well.
I was told by a friend that this is way too much and could be dangerous for kidneys so today I cut down, didn't drink as much and have had a banging headache since mid afternoon. I know the recommended level is approx 2L for women so I have been drinking quite a bit more but it does seem to help with the bad heads and stomach issues
How much is classed as too much water when on Metformin? and, will drinking so much water cause any damage?
Thanks
d~x
Doctor has just upped Metformin to 2x 500mg a day and I am THIRSTY!
I've been going through up to 5 litres of water a day and feel like I could drink more as well.
I was told by a friend that this is way too much and could be dangerous for kidneys so today I cut down, didn't drink as much and have had a banging headache since mid afternoon. I know the recommended level is approx 2L for women so I have been drinking quite a bit more but it does seem to help with the bad heads and stomach issues
How much is classed as too much water when on Metformin? and, will drinking so much water cause any damage?
Thanks
d~x