Diuretics for hypertension: Hydrochlorothiazide or chlorthalidone?

Cleve Clin J Med. 2015 Aug;82(8):527-33. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14091.

Abstract

Thiazide diuretics are the cornerstone of treatment of hypertension in most patients. Hydrochlorothiazide is the most commonly used thiazide diuretic in the United States, but interest in chlorthalidone is increasing. The authors summarize the literature comparing these two agents.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Chlorthalidone / therapeutic use*
  • Diuretics / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Hydrochlorothiazide / therapeutic use*
  • Hypertension / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Diuretics
  • Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Chlorthalidone