What effect do thiazide diuretics have on magnesium levels?
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Correct answer: They cause hypomagnesemia
Chronic use of thiazide diuretics can lead to magnesium depletion (hypomagnesemia). This is due to increased magnesium excretion in the distal tubule, though the exact mechanism is less clear than that of potassium loss.
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