Why are diuretics used with ace inhibitors
Chavey, MD, MS. In patients beginning hypertension monotherapy, diuretics are a more effective and safer option than angiotensin-converting enzyme ACE inhibitors, according to a large, retrospective, industry-funded analysis in The Lancet. Using nine healthcare databases from the U. The researchers examined nine effectiveness outcomes and 46 safety outcomes across the drug classes. Most effectiveness comparisons… Read More »