Table 4 Blood Pressure Medications at Baseline

Number of Drugs in Hypertension Regimen (%; n = 907)

1

32.7

30.1

35.8

2

30.1

29.1

31.3

3

18.0

20.4

15.1

≥ 4

19.2

20.4

17.8

0.08

On a Diuretic (%; n = 912)

54.8

54.6

55.1

0.86

On a Beta Blocker (%; n = 912)

33.8

30.4

37.7

0.02*

If on a 2-Drug Regimen (%; n = 273), Percent on a Diuretic

57.9

57.3

58.5

0.85

If on a 3-Drug Regimen (%; n = 163), Percent on a Diuretic

63.2

65.0

60.3

0.55

If on a 3-Drug or Greater Regimen (n = 337), Percent on a Diuretic

70.0

68.5

72.3

0.46

If on a 2-drug Regimen (n = 273), Percent on ACE+CCB

6.2

6.3

6.2

0.96