Which of the following electrolyte changes is a characteristic side effect of thiazide diuretics, distinguishing them from loop diuretics?
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Correct answer: Hypercalcemia
Unlike loop diuretics, which increase calcium excretion, thiazides increase the reabsorption of calcium in the distal tubule. This makes them useful in treating hypercalciuria and preventing calcium-containing kidney stones.
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