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I am 5'7", 165 lbs hve high bp. hw much should i weigh & how much water should i drink daily. take 25 mg chlorthalidone daily?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

About 145-150 lb: Your weight should be in the above range. Drink at least 1 liter of water a day or more.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2016

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