Pharmacology
Antihypertensives and Dementia, New Option for Irritable Bowel Treatment, When Does Niacin Work Best?, and Lead Poisoning From Ayurvedic Treatment
Fed Pract. 2012 November;29(11):47
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important risk factor for dementia; so is hypertension (HTN). Research has shown that 60% to 80% of patients with DM may also have HTN. Managing high blood pressure (BP) in patients with diabetes should help—but which antihypertensive is the right one? Guidelines have differed in their recommendations.