I drink my water during the day. I have had to. It has been extreme hot living in the South.

Some medications have given me Cotton Mouth ( dry mouth ) . I would have to drink some water or something, to remoisten my mouth.

I do have to have water several times - but I think it is for another reason. My partial makes my mouth dry, which I do not like.

Dave, this is a common effect to taking lots of medication and not only anti-seizure meds. Sometimes, I just sleep with a bottle of water on a bedside table, etc. and when I wake up thirsty a mouthful is enough to solve the problem.

I keep track b/c diabetes also runs in my family so I make sure to keep track of whether I am getting thirsty too much vs just dry mouth!

If you find that you are waking up wanting to actually drink drink drink several times a night, then it might be time to check it out with your doc.

Dave, I had dehydration in Colorado too but because of the medication I still have it here in Texas.