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Can 'triamterene' Taken For Kidneys Cause Low Potassium Levels?
I take triamterine and I am taking cranberry pills for my kidneys. Could this make my potassium low? I am 65 and weigh around 180. Today I am really week feeling. I don't have a lot of energy. I started working in my flower beds this morning and couldn't do it for long. I have felt week the rest of the day.
Mon, 7 Aug 2017
Dear Patient,
triamterene acts as a potassium sparing agent, thus it increases serum potassium rather than reduce it. Your symptoms may be related with ion abnormalities, thus I suggest to do a blood gas analysis to make sure there is not hyperkalemia or hyponatremia. Moreover it is known to give dizziness and fatigue. Blood gases will allow your doctor to modify the therapy according with the findings. Let me know,
triamterene acts as a potassium sparing agent, thus it increases serum potassium rather than reduce it. Your symptoms may be related with ion abnormalities, thus I suggest to do a blood gas analysis to make sure there is not hyperkalemia or hyponatremia. Moreover it is known to give dizziness and fatigue. Blood gases will allow your doctor to modify the therapy according with the findings. Let me know,
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