Objectives: To assess the efficacy and tolerability of valsartan and valsartan plus hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), given alone or as part of a combination regimen with other antihypertensive agents ...

Results: 197 patients (66.5% women) were assigned to received amlodipine (n = 97) or hydrochlorothiazide (n = 100). 86 patients treated with amlodipine and 98 patients treated with ...