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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Cramping In My Legs

I am taking a blood pressure med (diuretic) along with two other BP meds. the diuretic was added in the last few months and I have begun experiencing cramping in my legs during the night. I have begun taking 99mg of potassium and a calcium/magnesium citrate supplement but still cramping. Is it possible to take more potassium or do I change the dosage or supplements in any way. I eat a balanced diet most of the time and am 7 years old.
Mon, 16 Mar 2020
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Hello,

The cramping is related to possible electrolyte disturbances with the use of potassium and sodium most by diuretic consumption. The basic step must be to evaluate the cause rather than increasing the potassium dose and else. Kindly discuss the issue with your treating physician to get basic electrolyte evaluation and further dose reduction of diuretic, change of molecule or other strategy to find out best possible solution.

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Cramping In My Legs

Hello, The cramping is related to possible electrolyte disturbances with the use of potassium and sodium most by diuretic consumption. The basic step must be to evaluate the cause rather than increasing the potassium dose and else. Kindly discuss the issue with your treating physician to get basic electrolyte evaluation and further dose reduction of diuretic, change of molecule or other strategy to find out best possible solution. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon