By Mayo Clinic Staff Often a report of high blood potassium isn't true hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia (high potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine
Additionally, those who have had a heart attack and are on blood
If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly
Foods such as
No current evidence recommends routine screening or supplementation for these potential vitamin and mineral deficiencies in patients on either short- or long-term
Data sources for estimating the dose-response relationship between sodium, potassium and systolic blood pressure
Several medications can lead
Among these, medications like antibiotics, metformin, and sertraline (Zoloft) can cause diarrhea
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Although mild cases may not produce symptoms and may be easy to treat, severe cases of hyperkalemia that are left untreated can lead to fatal cardiac arrhythmias, which are abnormal heart rhythms
These people tend to be female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Zofran, and have Pain (low potassium) is found to be associated with 2,920 drugs and 3,017 conditions
Diarrhea, headache, constipation, or stomach cramps may occur
Birth control pills; Drugs that treat high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers and thiazide diuretics; Statins to lower The most common cause of high potassium is kidney disease
This is because psyllium can be high in nutrients such as magnesium that should be avoided with chronic kidney disease
Cathartics
A number of drugs can affect potassium levels by a variety of different mechanisms
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PPIs in general have an excellent long-term safety profile and are well-tolerated
Drugs that prevent the kidneys from losing enough potassium
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache
If caught early, the condition can be treated and leave no signs of damage to your kidneys
Not common, as pepcid is usually recommended to be taken empty stomach
The daily recommended low-potassium diet recommendation is 2,000-3,000 mg per day