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Various [[antihypertensive agent]]s are effective. In comparisons of [[nifedipine]] and [[clonidine]], clonidine may cause more sedation<ref name="pmid2916871">{{cite journal| author=Jaker M, Atkin S, Soto M, Schmid G, Brosch F| title=Oral nifedipine vs oral clonidine in the treatment of urgent hypertension. | journal=Arch Intern Med | year= 1989 | volume= 149 | issue= 2 | pages= 260-5 | pmid=2916871 | Various [[antihypertensive agent]]s are effective. In comparisons of [[nifedipine]] and [[clonidine]], clonidine may cause more sedation<ref name="pmid2916871">{{cite journal| author=Jaker M, Atkin S, Soto M, Schmid G, Brosch F| title=Oral nifedipine vs oral clonidine in the treatment of urgent hypertension. | journal=Arch Intern Med | year= 1989 | volume= 149 | issue= 2 | pages= 260-5 | pmid=2916871 | ||
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Treatment
Various antihypertensive agents are effective. In comparisons of nifedipine and clonidine, clonidine may cause more sedation[1][2]. Repeated doses of clonidine is not needed.[3]
References
- ↑ Jaker M, Atkin S, Soto M, Schmid G, Brosch F (1989). "Oral nifedipine vs oral clonidine in the treatment of urgent hypertension.". Arch Intern Med 149 (2): 260-5. PMID 2916871.
- ↑ Späh F, Grosser KD (1988). "Treatment of hypertensive urgencies and emergencies with nitrendipine, nifedipine, and clonidine: effect on blood pressure and heart rate.". J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 12 Suppl 4: S154-6. PMID 2468862.
- ↑ Zeller KR, Von Kuhnert L, Matthews C (1989). "Rapid reduction of severe asymptomatic hypertension. A prospective, controlled trial.". Arch Intern Med 149 (10): 2186-9. PMID 2679473.