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- — You should measure your heart rate by counting your pulse rate . If you have an increase of 20 beats or more a minute over your normal pulse, contact your doctor immediately. If you do not know how to take your pulse rate, ask your doctor. Also ask your doctor how often to check your pulse.
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Increase in heart rate
while you are resting
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- — You should weigh yourself daily. If you quickly gain five or more pounds, or if there is any swelling or puffiness in the face, hands, ankles, or stomach area, this could be a sign that you are retaining body fluids. Your doctor may have to change your drugs or change the dose of your drugs. You may also need to reduce the amount of salt you eat. A smaller weight gain (2 to 3 pounds) often occurs when treatment is started. You may lose this extra weight with continued treatment.
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Rapid weight gain of more than 5 pounds
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- especially when lying down. This too may be due to an increase of body fluids. It can also happen because your high blood pressure is getting worse. In either case, you might require treatment with other medicines.
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Increased difficulty in breathing,
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- — These could be signs of serious heart problems.
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New or worsening of pain in the chest, arm, or shoulder or signs of severe indigestion
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- — These can be signs of high blood pressure or they may be side effects from one of the medicines. Your doctor may need to change or adjust the dosage of the medicines you are taking.
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Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
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