Thiazide diuretics use & risk of falls & syncope among hypertensives: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Background & Objectives Although thiazide diuretics are frequently used to treat hypertension, they may also raise the risk of syncope and falls. The purpose of this study was to look at the relationship between hypertension individuals' use of thiazide diuretics and falls or syncope. Methods This retrospective cohort study, conducted between March 2019 and March 2024, included 236 individuals with hypertension taking thiazides and 236 controls not taking thiazides. Data from electronic medical records were extracted, including demographic, clinical, laboratory, and outcome data. The main outcome was the occurrence of syncope episodes or falls. Logistic regression analyses examined associations between various factors and falls/syncope risk. Results The study included 236 study participant

SUBMITTER: Yogesh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11878675 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature