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Hyponatremia After Thiazide Use Linked to Increased Mortality

March 2025

Patients who develop hyponatremia after beginning thiazide diuretics face nearly double the risk of death, according to a new study. The research highlights the need for careful monitoring of sodium levels in hypertensive patients taking these common medications.

Hyponatremia After Thiazide Use Linked to Increased Mortality

Patients who develop hyponatremia after beginning thiazide diuretics face nearly double the risk of death, according to a new study. The research highlights the need for careful monitoring of sodium levels in hypertensive patients taking these common medications.

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