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I am retaining a lot of water even thought i rake 25mg of hydrochlrotithizide daily. my blood pressure is normal i have gained over 5 lbs in a few days and all my clothing and rings are tight . i took 50 mg of hydrochlorithiazide today to try to get reli

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Salt intake: You may be getting too much salt in your diet. Try drinking more water (yes, more water), and reduce not only the salt you put on food but also the salt in your foods. Avoid all restaurant food.

Answered 7/5/2012

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