Table 2.
Unadjusted use of medications by NAMCS database hypertensive patients between 1995–2000 (≥65 years vs <65 years)
| Medication usage | <65 years (%) | SE (%) | ≥65 years (%) | SE ($) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diur | 24.9 | 0.9 | 30.1 | 1.1 | 0.0001 |
| CCB | 23 | 0.9 | 27.6 | 0.8 | 0.0005 |
| ACEI | 27.5 | 0.9 | 25.8 | 0.9 | 0.0910 |
| BB | 18.8 | 0.8 | 18.9 | 0.7 | 0.8878 |
| A1B | 3.9 | 0.6 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 0.0173 |
| ARB | 5.3 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.2099 |
| A2Ag | 2.2 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.0251 |
| Other | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2262 |
Abbreviations: A1B, alpha-1-blockers; A2Ag, alpha-2 agonists; ACEI, angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor; ARB, angiotensin II receptor blocker; BB, beta-blocker; CCB, calcium-channel blocker; Diur, diurectic; NAMCS, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey; SE, standard error.