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Diuretics for Treating Hypertension

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Diuretics are a method for reducing blood pressure. There are different kinds and work in different ways. They have other uses as well. This article is part of a series on hypertension based on lectures given by myself. Diuretics reduce…

Thiazide Diuretics for Hypertension

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Thiazide diuretics are an important mainstay of the hypertensive treatment formulary. Here is a bit on how they work, and what problems they can cause Diuretics – Thiazides Thiazides are the classic potassium-depleting anti-hypertension medication. In many guidelines, thiazides are…