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Is It Safe To Take Magnesium Supplements Along With Potassium For Hyokalemia?

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Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015
Question: I am currently taking potassium supplements to correct hypokalemia...should i take magnesium supplements also?
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Answered by Dr. Riyanka Chail (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
magnesium supplements can be given along with potassium for hyokalemia

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
Thanks for writing in to us at hcm.
This is Dr.Riyanka and I am glad to be helping you with your query.

Usually in hypokalemic patients even magnesium deficiency is present. Also magnesium deficiency is known for aggravating hypokalemia by increasing potassium ion secretion from the kidneys.

Hence , magnesium supplements can be given along with potassium supplements for hypokalemia to improve potassium levels. However, kindly inform your treating doctor before taking the medication.

Hope this answers your query. Don't worry .
Do write back if you have any further doubts.
Get well soon
Dr.Riyanka


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Is It Safe To Take Magnesium Supplements Along With Potassium For Hyokalemia?

Brief Answer: magnesium supplements can be given along with potassium for hyokalemia Detailed Answer: Hello Madam, Thanks for writing in to us at hcm. This is Dr.Riyanka and I am glad to be helping you with your query. Usually in hypokalemic patients even magnesium deficiency is present. Also magnesium deficiency is known for aggravating hypokalemia by increasing potassium ion secretion from the kidneys. Hence , magnesium supplements can be given along with potassium supplements for hypokalemia to improve potassium levels. However, kindly inform your treating doctor before taking the medication. Hope this answers your query. Don't worry . Do write back if you have any further doubts. Get well soon Dr.Riyanka