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Determinants of discontinuation of new courses of antihypertensive medications.

Published Jul 1, 2002 · J. Grégoire, J. Moisan, R. Guibert

Journal of clinical epidemiology

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Key takeawayChoosing antihypertensive medications with fewer side effects and lifting economic barriers could improve persistence with newly prescribed medications.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Determinants of discontinuation of new courses of antihypertensive medications.

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