Figure 6

Changes in the uric acid levels during the study period. The uric acid (mean±s.d.) levels at 0, 6 and 12 months after the start of treatment are shown. There was a significant difference in the uric acid levels at 12 months between the losartan (LS) group (open circle and dash line) and the LS/hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) group (closed circle and solid line). *P<0.05 vs. the LS group.