As antihypertensives the thiazide diuretics have the
following advantages except:
A. High ceiling antihypertensive action
B. Absence of CNS side effects
C. Absence of tolerance development
D. Low cost

1 Answer

Answer :

A. High ceiling antihypertensive action

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