Antihypertensives do not induce falls, but tied to serious adverse events
23 Feb 2021
byStephen Padilla
Antihypertensive treatment is not associated with falls or fractures but appears to result in mild (eg, hyperkalaemia, hypotension) and severe adverse events (eg, acute kidney injury, syncope), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. Moreover, some effects are specific to the drug class used.
