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2 questions · 2 findings · 2 reviews · Hypertension

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Intervention not reported

Withdrawals due to adverse effects 5 years · Adults with mild hypertension and no cardiovascular disease

The intervention probably leads to higher withdrawals due to adverse effects 5 years (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacotherapy for mild hypertension 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 4.8 [4.14, 5.57]
1 study · 17354 participants
Moderate

Any antihypertensive drug vs placebo or no treatment

Withdrawals due to adverse events · adults 60 years or older with primary hypertension

Antihypertensive drug may leads to higher withdrawals due to adverse effects Mean duration of 4.6 years compared with placebo or no treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in adults 60 years or older 2019 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 2.91 [2.56, 3.3]
4 studies · 11310 participants
Low