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Double-blind study with thiazide in recurrent calcium lithiasis

D Scholz, P O Schwille, A Sigel

    The Journal of Urology
    |November 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hydrochlorothiazide effectively reduces urinary calcium excretion in patients with recurrent calcium stones. This specific effect was observed despite no significant difference in stone passage between the hydrochlorothiazide and placebo groups.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Recurrent calcium lithiasis poses a significant health challenge.
    • Meta-phylaxis strategies aim to prevent kidney stone recurrence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of hydrochlorothiazide in preventing recurrent calcium urolithiasis.
    • To compare the effects of hydrochlorothiazide versus placebo on urinary stone risk factors.

    Main Methods:

    • A 1-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 51 patients with recurrent calcium lithiasis.
    • Assessment of urinary calcium, oxalate, and serum calcium levels.
    • Monitoring of stone passage and calculation of calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate activity products.

    Main Results:

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  • Hydrochlorothiazide significantly decreased urinary calcium excretion compared to placebo.
  • Both groups exhibited decreased urinary oxalate excretion and reduced activity products for calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate.
  • No significant difference in spontaneous renal stone passage was observed between the groups.

    • Conclusions:

    • Hydrochlorothiazide demonstrates a specific effect in reducing urinary calcium excretion in patients with calcium lithiasis.
    • Observed changes in oxalate excretion and activity products were nonspecific to hydrochlorothiazide treatment.
    • Further research may be needed to fully elucidate the meta-phylactic role of hydrochlorothiazide in calcium urolithiasis.