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)