title: Benefits of low vs high dosages of diuretics.
abstract: The mechanism of antihypertensive action of diuretics is outlined, side effects of diuretic therapy are described briefly, and the advantages of lower dosages of diuretics (usually given concomitantly with a beta-blocker or a centrally acting alpha-agonist) are reviewed. Clinical guidelines include a recommendation that serum potassium levels be carefully monitored.
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D004232:Diuretics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D012306:Risk; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics; D011188:Potassium