Table 2.
Diuretic | Non-diuretic | Attributable risk* (%) (95% CI) | P value | |
6 weeks | ||||
Major burden† | 23/198 (11.6) | 5/330 (1.5) | 10.1 (5.6 to 15.7) | <0.0001 |
Non-adherence‡ | 23/203 (11.3) | 19/349 (5.4) | 5.9 (1.0 to 11.6) | 0.02 |
6 months | ||||
Major burden† | 28/180 (15.6) | 4/301 (1.3) | 14.2 (8.9 to 20.6) | <0.0001 |
Non-adherence‡ | 45/198 (22.7) | 34/335 (10.2) | 12.6 (5.8 to 19.8) | <0.0001 |
*Excess risk of the outcome (noncompliance or major burden) for those in the diuretic group, compared with the non-diuretic group.
†Includes those reporting major burden while using a bedtime diuretic, and those non-adherent due to nocturia. Data are number (%).
‡Non-adherent for any reason. Data are number (%).