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CHLORTHALIDONE vs HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CHLORTHALIDONE vs HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE: Safety Overview

Metric CHLORTHALIDONE HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Total FAERS Reports 1,726 21,020
Deaths Reported 147 2,177
Death Rate 8.5% 10.4%
Hospitalizations 894 10,714
Average Patient Age 65.8 yrs 66.5 yrs
% Female Patients 51.8% 63.2%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Major Pharmaceuticals Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued