Spironolactone and Eplerenone are Dramatically Underprescribed
Yesterday, we discussed secondary aldosteronism caused by diuretic treatment. This is an extremely common problem. Hydrochlorothiazide is the 11th most prescribed drug in our country. Lisinopril is third and losartan is 9th. Potassium is 34th. So most providers are just giving potassium to correct the low potassium caused by the thiazide. Spironolacton…
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