Diuretics Associated With Bone Loss In Older Men

Courtesy ScienceDaily Thu, 04/17/2008 - 00:00

Older men who take loop diuretics, commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension, appear to have increased rates of hip bone loss than men who are not taking this medication, according to a new report.

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