Diuretics for HTN: Hypertension which is not uncontrolled on 2 drugs often needs a diuretic. There is sometimes fear that diuretics will worsen kidney function, but in fact BP control is especially important for patients with kidney disease. A very low salt diet will help. See "Loop Diuretics are Most Appropriate for Hypertension Treatment in Chronic Kidney Disease" J Am Soc Hypertension 2016.
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