It has been suggested that high blood pressure might increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Some studies have indicated that antihypertensive drugs might reduce this risk.

Baltimore, MD - Potassium-sparing diuretics may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by up to 70%, a new study suggests [ 1]. The Cache County Study, a large, prospective, epidemiologic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found the risk of ...

Q: I started taking a diuretic because my blood pressure was still too high. Should I take a potassium supplement? A: The answer is not straightforward. It depends upon a few important factors: which ...

FDA-approved option for adult and pediatric patients available in 15 mM per 5 mL, 45 mM per 15 mL and 150 mM per 50 mL presentations LAKE ZURICH, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fresenius Kabi announced today ...

A large study of veterans documents a link between diuretic treatment and risk for a first fracture. Diuretic treatment may increase the risk of bone fractures, a new study finds. In a nationwide ...

Inspra (eplerenone tablets; Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY) is an aldosterone blocker that works by binding at the mineralocorticoid receptor. It has some similarities to the potassium-sparing diuretic ...