Thiazides are commonly used drugs that may have a number of adverse side effects.
Adverse effects of thiazides may include:
(1) hyponatremia
(2) hypokalemia
(3) hypomagnesemia
(4) impaired glucose tolerance or hyperglycemia
(5) hypercholesterolemia
(6) hyperuricemia
(7) decrease in eGFR
Risk factors for adverse effects:
(1) pre-existing electrolyte abnormalities
(2) failure to monitor and correct electrolyte disorders
(3) older age with multiple comorbidities
(4) higher dose of thiazide
(5) interacting drugs
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