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Is drinking caffeinated sodas and coffee dangerous to people with CDI or increase the risks of dehydrating?

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Is drinking caffeinated sodas and coffee dangerous to people with CDI or increase the risks of dehydrating?

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Although caffeine does cause a mild diuresis (increased urine output) in normal people, it seems to have little or no noticeable effect in individuals taking dDAVP for CDI. Therefore, it does not increase the risk of dehydration and need not be avoided.