Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) on Day -1, Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12 of the Double Blind Period. Blood pressure (BP) values were obtained after the participant was seated for quietly for 10 minutes; a mean of 3 replicate measurements was taken at least 1 minute apart. However, if the 3 consecutive seated BP readings were not within 8 mm Hg of each other, an additional 2 BP readings were obtained (total = 5) and incorporated into the calculated mean. BP was measured in both arms. If the BP was higher in one arm than the other, then this arm was used; if no difference, the participant's dominant arm was used for all future BP measurements. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. Participants refrained from ingestion of caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine at least 10 hours prior to their visit and having their BP measured.

All randomized participants who received double-blind medication and had non-missing Baseline and on-study measurement. Data after rescue excluded from analyses

Adjusted mean change in glycosylated hemoglobin ( HbA1c) from baseline at Week 12 was calculated. HbA1c was measured as percent of hemoglobin by a central laboratory. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. HbA1c values were obtained at enrollment and lead-in (Day -28) periods, and at Day 1, Weeks 4, 8, and 12, in the double-blind period.

All randomized participants who received double-blind medication and had non-missing Baseline and on-study measurement. Data after rescue included.

Ambulatory 24 hour (hr) blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) was performed at baseline, which was during the lead-in period (between Day -7 and Day -1 prior to randomization) and 1 week prior to the Week 12 visit/end of treatment visit. If no Week 12 measurement was available, the last available earlier post-baseline measurement was used (LOCF) for analysis. Initiation of the 24-hr ABPM began between 6am and 11am to ensure trough BP measurements were obtained.The ABPM units were calibrated, and used per the manufacturer's and central ABPM vendor instructions. BP was measured in mmHg. Participants had to have a mean 24-hour ABPM ≥ 130/80 mmHg prior to randomization. All medication was withheld on the morning of the study visit and brought to the visit site by the participant. Once the ABPM cuff was in place, all morning medication was taken while at the site.

All randomized participants who received double-blind medication and had non-missing Baseline and Week 12 (LOCF) values. Data after rescue excluded from analyses.

Diastolic BP was measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) on Day -1, Day 1, Weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12 of the Double Blind Period. Diastolic BP values were obtained after the participant was seated for quietly for 10 minutes; a mean of 3 replicate measurements was taken at least 1 minute apart. However, if the 3 consecutive seated BP readings were not within 8 mm Hg of each other, an additional 2 BP readings were obtained (total = 5) and incorporated into the calculated mean. BP was measured in both arms. If the pressure was higher in one arm than the other, then this arm was used; if no difference, the participant's dominant arm was used for all future BP measurements. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. Participants refrained from ingestion of caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine at least 10 hours prior to their visit and having their BP measured.

All randomized participants who received double-blind medication and had non-missing Baseline and on-study measurement. Data after rescue excluded from analyses

Ambulatory 24 hour (hr) BP monitoring (ABPM) was performed at baseline, which was during the lead-in period (between Day -7 and Day -1 prior to randomization) and 1 week prior to the Week 12 visit/end of treatment visit. If no Week 12 measurement was available, the last available earlier post-baseline measurement was used (LOCF). Initiation of the 24-hr ABPM began between 6am and 11am to ensure trough BP measurements were obtained. The ABPM units were calibrated, and used per the manufacturer's and central ABPM vendor instructions. BP was measured in mmHg. Participants had to have a mean 24-hour ABPM ≥ 130/80 mmHg prior to randomization. All medication was withheld on the morning of the study visit and brought to the visit site by the participant. Once the ABPM cuff was in place, all morning medication was taken while at the site.

All randomized participants who received double-blind medication and had non-missing Baseline and on-study measurement (Week 12 LOCF). Data after rescue excluded from analyses.

Adjusted mean change in serum uric acid from baseline at Week 12 was calculated. Serum uric acid was measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) by a central laboratory. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. Serum uric acid measurements were obtained at qualification and lead-in (Day -28) periods, and at Day 1, Weeks 4, 8, and 12, in the double-blind period but only the change from baseline at Week 12 was considered a secondary endpoint and is presented.

All randomized participants who received double-blind medication and had non-missing Baseline and on-study measurement. Data after rescue was included.

Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA), version 15.1 AE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign, or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization. Related=having certain, probable, possible, or missing relationship to study drug as per the investigator. Events captured from baseline to last double blind dose plus 4 days for AEs, plus 30 days for SAEs during the Double Blind 12 Week Period. Only hypoglycemia reported as an SAE is included in AE/SAE categories . All reported hypoglycemia events within 4 days of last day of treatment are included as hypoglycemic events.

Randomized participants who received double-blind study medication in the double-blind period.

Samples obtained: Day 1, Weeks 4, 8,12 in Double Blind Period. Baseline: last assessment prior to start of first dose of double-blind treatment. Pretreatment (PreRX); grams per deciliter (g/dL); upper limit of normal (ULN); milliequivalent per liter (mEq/L); greater than (>) less than (<); Units per liter (U/L), Marked abnormality Low (High): hemoglobin <6 (>18 females or >20 males) g/dL; creatinine (>=1.5*preRX, >=2.5 mg/dL); glucose < 54 or (> 350) mg/dL; albumin <= 2 or (> 6) g/dL; creatine kinase >5*ULN; albumin/creatinine ratio (>1800 mg/G); calcium <7.5 (>1 and >0.5 from PreRX) mg/dL; bicarbonate <=13 meq/dL; potassium <=2.5 (>6) meq/L; magnesium <1 (>4) mEq/L; sodium < 130 mEq/L (>150 mEq/L; phosphorus (>=5.6 mg/dL age 17-65, >=5.1 is >=66 years); Albumin/creatinine ratio (>1800 mg/g). Note: Hepatic tests are presented separately in next outcome measure.

N=All randomized participants who received at least one dose of double-blind medication. n=all treated participants who had non-missing Baseline and on-study measurement. Data after rescue included.

Laboratories were obtained at Day 1, Weeks 4, 8 and 12 in the Double Blind Period. Baseline: last assessment prior to start of first dose of double-blind treatment. Includes laboratory values measured after the first date of double-blind treatment and up to and including the last day of double blind treatment plus 30 days. Upper limit of normal (ULN);, alanine aminotransferase (ALT); aspartate aminotransferase (AST); alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Marked abnormality (High): AST and ALT (>3*ULN); ALP (>1.5*ULN); bilirubin (>1.5*ULN). Participants with abnormally elevated liver laboratory tests were followed 30 days after the last dose of study drug.

N=All randomized participants who received at least 1 dose of study medication. n=number of participants treated with double blind study medication with at least one non-missing post-baseline value. Data after rescue included.

12-Lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) were performed at Enrollment, Day 1 of Double Blind Period and Week 12/End of treatment visit (last observation carried forward) on participants who were supine. ECGs were assessed by the investigator as normal or abnormal. Baseline (BL) was Day 1 prior to dosing or last observation prior to dosing.

N= All randomized participants who received double-blind medication. Data after rescue included.

Orthostatic hypotension was defined as a decrease from supine to standing of > 20 mmHg in systolic BP or >10 mmHg in diastolic BP. Proportion was calculated from number of participants with orthostatic hypotension (n) divided by the number of treated participants (N). n/N presented as a percent (%). Baseline was Day 1 of the double blind Period. Measurements for orthostatic hypotension were taken on Day 1 and at Week 12 visit and does not reflect AEs reported by the investigator.

N= All randomized participants who received double-blind medication and had non-missing Week (t) values. Week 12 includes participants with orthostatic hypotension during Week 12 visit window. Data after rescue included.