Don’t Consider a Specific Thiazide the “Clear Winner” for Hypertension

May 2021

Debate continues over which thiazide to use for hypertension.

It’s no surprise that hydrochlorothiazide is the most commonly used thiazide. It’s inexpensive...and comes in many useful combos.

But there’s still no strong evidence that it reduces CV risk at recommended doses of 12.5 to 25 mg/day.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Address Concerns About Clots With COVID-19 Vaccines
Lyme Disease Know When to Use Antibiotics for Lyme Disease
Practice Take a “Buyer Beware” Approach With Preliminary Data
Antipsychotics Navigate Antipsychotic Side Effects
Hypertension Don’t Consider a Specific Thiazide the “Clear Winner” for Hypertension
COVID-19 Implement Guardrails to Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Errors
Migraine Maximize Triptans for Acute Migraine
Topicals Put Systemic Effects of Topical Steroids in Perspective
Decongestants Educate on Proper Use of Intranasal Decongestants
Immunizations Tell Patients How to Protect Their COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Pumps Safely Transition Patients Using an Insulin Pump
Pediatrics Look for Opportunities to Improve Pediatric Antimicrobial Use