Adverse Effects of Diuretics

Adverse Effects of Diuretics

Contributor(s):
Drug Safety
Freis, Edward D.
Publication:
Adis International Limited, 1992
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Diuretics
Thiazides
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In the 1980s, some clinicians voiced concern that diuretics used to treat hypertension might cause potassium depletion, that would in turn trigger heart attacks in some patients. Others noted that diuretics also appeared to raise cholesterol levels. Freis and many colleagues contested this view, citing a large body of past and present clinical studies.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
10 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584929X24 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
XFBBCD
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584929X24
Archival Collection:
The Edward D. Freis Papers (Profiles in Science)