2006-09-15 21:51:30 · 4 answers · asked by sara_55bsb 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
i think because thiazides have a milder effect than loop diuretics , they start with it first with k sparing diuretics, if the case is severe then they try loop diuretics. any how these category of drugs aren't OTC drugs they should be prescribed by a doc. who will know well the case.
2006-09-16 09:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because loop diuretics are short acting ad have to be taken 3 times daily while thiazide only once daily.
2006-09-15 22:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the present array of antihypertensive drugs, diuretics in the absence of heart failure only make K a problem. Do not use them.
2006-09-16 01:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use potassium-sparing diuretics instead because they treat hypertension and hypokalemia at the same time.
2006-09-16 08:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by pina collada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋