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Benazepril/HCTZ combo pill is less effective in preventing adverse cardiac events in normal-weight individuals with hypertension compared to over-weight and obese individuals with hypertension. Benazepril/amlodipine combo pill was equally effective in both groups. Benazepril/amlodipine appears to be superior to benazepril/HCTZ in normal weight individuals with hypertension in the prevention of adverse cardiac events.



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