Johnson BF, Danylchuk MA. The relevance of plasma lipid changes with cardiovascular drug therapy.
Med Clin North Am 1989;
73:449-73. [PMID:
2645483 DOI:
10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30682-4]
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Abstract
Evidence is reviewed that thiazide diuretics increase plasma levels of triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol, and that most beta-blockers increase triglycerides and depress HDL-cholesterol. By contrast, indapamide, pindolol, and calcium channel blockers have little effect, and alpha 1-blockers and alpha 2-stimulants may improve the HDL- to LDL-cholesterol ratio.
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