Diuretics
Thiazide is an ingredient found in certain medications used to treat high blood pressure. Thiazide
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Diuretics still best for controlling blood pressure: study
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Clinical trial: Effects of Altace and diuretic on blood-pressu...
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Diuretics reduce risk of death from congestive heart failure
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