Adalat XL vs Diltiazem on Proteinuria and Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Diabetic Patients

Patients will receive Avalide (Irbesartan/ hydrochlorothiazide; 300 mg/12.5 mg per day or 300 mg/25.0 mg per day) during the 12 week screening period and during the 18 week treatment period. At baseline, patients will be provided with Adalat XL at a starting dose of 20 or 30 mg. Adalat XL will be titrated during the 18 week treatment period in order to optimize blood pressure. Adalat XL will be supplied in 20 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg, and 90 mg.

Patients will receive Avalide (Irbesartan/ hydrochlorothiazide; 300 mg/12.5 mg per day or 300 mg/25.0 mg per day) during the 12 week screening period and during the 18 week treatment period. At baseline, patients will be provided with Tiazac XC at a starting dose of 180 mg. Tiazac XC will be titrated during the 18 week treatment period in order to optimize blood pressure. Tiazac XC will be supplied in 180 mg, 240 mg, 300 mg and 360 mg.