Flyfisher125

I'm detoxing, near the end of withdrawal symptoms but am drinking like two gallons of water/gatorade a day. I'm a big guy (265 lbs) but damn! I just can't seem to drink it fast enough. I'm thinking cottonmouth might be one of the symptoms of my withdrawal meds. Anyone else experience this? I don't remember being this thirsty during my first detox.

REsoberALITY

Hello and Welcome. I remember drinking more than I ever thought I could. Maybe call you Dr if you're very concerned. Wishing you the best through this, along with lots of patience and strength. You're on your way! Don't give up!

PennyLane76

Don't know what meds you are on...but cotton mouth could be a side effect for sure.

zjw

I drink a lot of water. 5 years sober still do. I'm always headed to the bathroom. back when i drank i just assumed it was all the beer. now that i'm sober I"m like geeze I guess i just drink too much? i dunno.

I guess you can drink too much water technically speaking but drinking a lot of water isnt nescarily a bad thing.

KAD

I always drink a lot of water, even when I was drinking a lot of alcohol. Alcohol dehydrates you, no matter how much water you drink. When I detoxed, I couldn't seem to get enough either, so I pretty much doubled my normal intake. I tend to think it's just the body re-hydrating, but you could check with your doctor to set your mind at ease.

August252015

At the beginning, I had those dehydration symptoms like cottonmouth, big time.

I still have something to drink in my hand ALL the time; I will be 6 months sober here soon. I pee all the time, but that's cool. I have a water bottle in my bag, 3 cups of coffee in the morning, non-caffeinated drinks always at hand. I keep myself non thirsty

You may need to drink so much now, and it might become a real habit like me (I am sure I don't need as much liquid as I take in) but your body and mind will let you know.

pine

It seems that I do not quite understand what is your problem? Do you think you have to drink a lot or you are actually thirsty?

Except when you really sweat a lot, I don't think you need 2 gallons of water per day. One gallon would be probably more than enough.

If you urinate a lot, this means you are not dehydrated.

Dehydration causes dry mouth (not exactly cottonmouth), decreased amount of yellow urine and weight loss.