Journal article
Thiazide Diuretic Dose and Risk of Kidney Stones in Older Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed to prevent kidney stones. However, it is unclear whether higher doses confer greater benefit.
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether lower doses of thiazide diuretics confer a similar protective effect against kidney stone events as higher doses.
Authors
Alexander RT; McArthur E; Jandoc R; Welk B; Fuster DG; Garg AX; Quinn RR
Journal
Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, Vol. 5, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 1, 2018
DOI
10.1177/2054358118787480
ISSN
2054-3581