Hydrochlorothiazide News
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Blood Test for Right Blood Pressure Meds
… levels of renin were more likely to respond to the common beta blocker atenolol and less likely to respond to hydrochlorothiazide , a diuretic used to rid the body of unneeded water and salt. A team led Michael Alderman of Albert Einstein College of …
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Shop Around for Prescriptions: It Pays Off
… since the time covered by the database Furosemide (Lasix, Furocot) Pioglitazone (Actos) Simvastatin (Zocor) Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) Insulin glargine (Lantus) Amlodipine (Norvasc) Atenolol (Tenormin) Interestingly, the list …
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One Pill Might Prevent Heart Disease
… and online in The Lancet . The polypill contains generic versions of the blood pressure medications atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide and rampiril, as well as simvastatin (Zocor) and aspirin. It is designed to attack three major risk factors …
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Report: McCain appears cancer-free, healthy
… McCain's dose of a drug called hydrochlorothiazide to treat kidney stones. But Cannon notes that this drug is also a diuretic and is commonly used as a first-choice ..... pressure. If McCain needs the diuretic for his blood pressure, that would …
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Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2008
… pressure tablet called Tekturna HCT was approved Monday by the ..... brand name Tekturna) and hydrochlorothiazide , which inhibits the kidneys ..... retain water. Tekturna HCT is meant for patients whose ..... associated with Tekturna HCT . ----- Lack of Food …
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Two-Drug Combination Approved for High Blood Pressure
… HealthDay News) -- Tekturna HCT -- a combination of ..... aliskiren) and the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide -- has been approved ..... The second drug, a diuretic , helps rid the body ..... water and salt. Tektruna HCT will be available in …
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Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2008
… pressure tablet called Tekturna HCT was approved Monday by the ..... brand name Tekturna) and hydrochlorothiazide , which inhibits the kidneys ..... retain water. Tekturna HCT is meant for patients whose ..... associated with Tekturna HCT . ----- Lack of Food …
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Clinical Trials Update: April 2, 2007
… Pressure) This study will compare reduction in systolic blood pressure using a valsartan/ hydrochlorothiazide regimen versus an amlodipine/ hydrochlorothiazide regimen in people with stage 2 hypertension. Participants must be 18 or older, diagnosed …