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Demographic, environmental, and genetic predictors of metabolic side effects of hydrochlorothiazide treatment in hypertensive subjects.
American journal of hypertension - 1 Aug 2005
Maitland-van der Zee Anke-Hilse, Turner Stephen T, Schwartz Gary L, Chapman Arlene B, Klungel Olaf H, Boerwinkle Eric
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Thiazide diuretics are recommended for first-line treatment of hypertension. Although considered safe and effective, their use is associated with dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to characterize interindividual variation in glucose and lipid responses to hydrochlorothiazide and to identify demographic, environmental, and...
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