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Is chlorthalidone 25 mg safe in ckd to control htn if given in daily basis does it cause increase in a.cr or deterioration in kidney function?

Q: is chlorthalidone 25 mg safe in ckd to control htn if given in daily basis does it cause increase in a.cr or deterioration in kidney function?

Thiazides : The answer is yes &amp; yes;use requires diligent follow up inc lab blood testing

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Thiazides : The answer is yes & yes;use requires diligent follow up inc lab blood testing

Answered 10/20/2016

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Is chlorthalidone 25 mg safe in ckd to control htn if given in daily basis does it cause increase in a.cr or deterioration in kidney function?

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