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Could Nicorette Cause Hypokalemia?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016
Question: What are the effects of 4mg XXXXXXX gum on potassium levels
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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Nicorette has no effect on potassium levels.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
Chewing nicotine gums like Nicorette does appear to affect the plasma levels
Because potassium is mainly obtained from the diet through food and the kidneys remove excess potassium through the urine to keep a proper balance of this mineral in the body.
Hope this answers your query. However, if you have a follow up query, I shall be glad to answer it.
Best wishes.
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Could Nicorette Cause Hypokalemia?

Brief Answer: Nicorette has no effect on potassium levels. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome. Chewing nicotine gums like Nicorette does appear to affect the plasma levels Because potassium is mainly obtained from the diet through food and the kidneys remove excess potassium through the urine to keep a proper balance of this mineral in the body. Hope this answers your query. However, if you have a follow up query, I shall be glad to answer it. Best wishes.