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Suggest Ways To Increase Potassium Levels

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Posted on Thu, 14 Apr 2016
Question: Taking vasotec. 20mg bid just started potassium citrate 15meq bid onlasix 60 mum od,andkdur 20meq. Daily worried about my serum k
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
What was your last blood potassium levels?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this worries concerning your potassium levels. Truth is that lasix causes excessive loss of potassium and there is a clear need for it to be replaced. This justifies why you h have a potassium supplement on board. However, I will like to know what your last potassium levels were. Also, low potassium presents with muscle weakness and cramps and worse with heart rhythm changes. If you have any of these symptoms, I will suggest that you report immediately for investigation and management. I will also like to see a standing program on how the doctor plans on getting regular potassiun blood levels checks.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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Suggest Ways To Increase Potassium Levels

Brief Answer: What was your last blood potassium levels? Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this worries concerning your potassium levels. Truth is that lasix causes excessive loss of potassium and there is a clear need for it to be replaced. This justifies why you h have a potassium supplement on board. However, I will like to know what your last potassium levels were. Also, low potassium presents with muscle weakness and cramps and worse with heart rhythm changes. If you have any of these symptoms, I will suggest that you report immediately for investigation and management. I will also like to see a standing program on how the doctor plans on getting regular potassiun blood levels checks. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.