title: The relevance of plasma lipid changes with cardiovascular drug therapy.
abstract: Evidence is reviewed that thiazide diuretics increase plasma levels of triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and that most beta-blockers increase triglycerides and depress HDL-cholesterol. By contrast, indapamide, pindolol, and calcium channel blockers have little effect, and alpha 1-blockers and alpha 2-stimulants may improve the HDL- to LDL-cholesterol ratio.
authors.affiliation: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester.
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Danylchuk
mesh_terms: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D008055:Lipids