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What Could Elevated Potassium Levels On Kidney Test Suggest?

Hi, I have just got my blood results back from my doctor for kidneys liver cholesterol and thyroid. All came back ok except my kidneys which is said to have slightly elevated pottasium, I take lesenopril a low dose, could that be causing the problem and is there anything I can do to lower it again?
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
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Hi,

I see your problem is high potassium levels and you have mentioned that you are using Lisinopril. Yes, this drug can cause slightly high potassium levels and its ok.

But in case you go to another doctor, do mention what drugs you have been using before he prescribes other medication, as adding another drug like Spironolactone which can also raise potassium is dangerous. If Potassium increases more that 6.5 mmol, it could disturb your heart rhythm.

But for now you can relax as mild increase is of no worry.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Could Elevated Potassium Levels On Kidney Test Suggest?

Hi, I see your problem is high potassium levels and you have mentioned that you are using Lisinopril. Yes, this drug can cause slightly high potassium levels and its ok. But in case you go to another doctor, do mention what drugs you have been using before he prescribes other medication, as adding another drug like Spironolactone which can also raise potassium is dangerous. If Potassium increases more that 6.5 mmol, it could disturb your heart rhythm. But for now you can relax as mild increase is of no worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.