Table 4 Patients' perceptions of reasons prescribed thiazide diuretic (n = 25)
| Â | Primary Reason Prescribed | Secondary Reason Prescribed | Combined Total |
|---|---|---|---|
To Lower Their BP | 12 (48.0%) | 3 (27.3%) | 15 (41.7%) |
Because of Co-Morbidities | 1 (4.0%) | 4 (36.4%) | 5 (13.9%) |
To 'Try It'/Because it's a 'Good Idea' | 10 (40.0%) | 3 (27.3%) | 13 (36.1%) |
Because Their Doctor Knows Best | 2 (8.0%) | 1 (9.1%) | 3 (8.3%) |
| Â | 25 | 11 | 36 |