PMID: 8583464Nov 1, 1995Paper

Low-dose thiazides in the treatment of hypertension: benefits and risks in perspective

Journal of Human Hypertension
D S SilverbergA Iaina

Abstract

Diuretics in low doses are very effective agents for controlling hypertension either where used alone or in combination. They have a marked cardioprotective effect, are the best tolerated of any anti-hypertensives and are at the same time the least expensive.

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