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Rates of delirium associated with calcium channel blockers compared to diuretics, renin-angiotensin system agents and beta-blockers: An electronic health records network study.

Paul J HarrisonSierra LucianoLucy Colbourne
Published in: Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) (2020)
Calcium channel blockers are associated with higher rates of delirium than renin-angiotensin system agents, but lower rates compared to beta-blockers. The findings add to the list of factors which may be considered when choosing antihypertensive drug class.
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