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Which is best potassium sparing drug for htn ( less side effect, effective, &popular) spironolactone or triamterene you recommend for your patients.?

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Spironolactone: Spironolactone is more effective and used more often.

Answered 3/25/2015

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Triamterene: Spironolactone can cause breast enlargement, so it is not an ideal drug for men. Triamterene is a diuretic and is tolerated better.

Answered 3/25/2015

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