Key result
Thiazide diuretics are safe, effective, and well tolerated as monotherapy or in combination for the management of hypertension, despite concerns about metabolic changes.
Why the study?
Are thiazide diuretics safe and effective for the management of hypertension?
Population
Patients with hypertension (young and old)
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports thiazide use in hypertension despite metabolic concerns; leaves open need for updated RCTs in contemporary populations.
Are thiazide diuretics safe and effective for the management of hypertension?
Thiazide diuretics remain safe, effective, and well-tolerated for hypertension management despite metabolic concerns.
Marvin Moser (2009) conducted a review in Hypertension. Thiazide diuretics was evaluated. Thiazide diuretics are safe, effective, and well tolerated as monotherapy or in combination for the management of hypertension, despite concerns about metabolic changes.
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