Why the study?
Are calcium channel blockers safe for the long-term treatment of hypertension compared to other antihypertensive medications?
Population
Hypertensive patients
Comparison
Calcium channel blockers vs Other antihypertensive medications
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports long-term safety of longer-acting CCBs in controlled trials; leaves open retrospective concerns on short-acting formulations.
Are calcium channel blockers safe for the long-term treatment of hypertension compared to other antihypertensive medications?
This review suggests that despite some concerning retrospective data, calcium channel blockers remain a reasonable alternative therapy for hypertension, though thiazides and beta-blockers should be considered first.
Craig M. Pratt (1997) studied this question.
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