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Which is best potassium sparing drug for htn ( less side effect, effective, and popular) that you would recommend for your patients. thanks.
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Triamterene: I use triamterene is combination with hydrochlorthiazide for BP control and to prevent potassium loss due to hydrochlorthiazide.
Answered 6/10/2014
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