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Do Metoprolol And Diovan HCT Increase Potassium Levels In Blood?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Question: Both statement are given in monitor closely . Which is correct?
metoprolol succinate oral increases and Diovan HCT oral decreases potassium levels in the blood

Diovan HCT oral and metoprolol succinate oral both increase potassium levels in the blood
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Both are likely to increase the potassium level in blood

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

The correct statement is that both metoprolol as well as Diovan HCT are likely to increase the potassium levels in blood.

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Do Metoprolol And Diovan HCT Increase Potassium Levels In Blood?

Brief Answer: Both are likely to increase the potassium level in blood Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. The correct statement is that both metoprolol as well as Diovan HCT are likely to increase the potassium levels in blood. Regards