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How do thiazides reduce calcium excretion through urine? and how do loop diuretics increase the excretion of calcium through urine?
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you're right: They do exactly what you said: thiazides reduce urinary calcium excretion and are good for stone formers; loop diuretics increase it and are good for people with hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia. The mechanism is complicated. Unless you're taking an exam, this is sufficient information.
Answered 1/15/2019
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