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Suggest Medication For Low Potassium Levels

I have been diagnosed with low potassium and prescribed 20 mg potassium but I still feeling dizzy and weak. I am also on metformin, simivastin, and hydrochlorothixcide. I have been to ER twice for the fast heart beat ekg was fine. I am waiting to see my Dr. Monday
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Low potassium can cause severe problems including cardiac problems which can be life threatening if left untreated.
Get a blood potassium level done. Normal range will be between 4.5 to 5.5. If the result is lower than 3 you might require potassium supplements in injection form. If it’s more than 3.5 oral supplements will be enough.
You can have potassium rich foods like coconut water and banana.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.


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Suggest Medication For Low Potassium Levels

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Low potassium can cause severe problems including cardiac problems which can be life threatening if left untreated. Get a blood potassium level done. Normal range will be between 4.5 to 5.5. If the result is lower than 3 you might require potassium supplements in injection form. If it’s more than 3.5 oral supplements will be enough. You can have potassium rich foods like coconut water and banana. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.