Question 1

taking potassium citrate 10meq couple years. started lisinopril 20mg1/13. just did a drug interaction check & rated severe. how concerned should i be?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: Lisinopril acts in the kidney to retain potassium which is the source of the interaction warning. Check with your doctor to see if that is what the doctor wants.

Question 2

i have been on 20mg lisinopril for 11 years dr switched to losarten 50 mg should i be concerned about too much potassium?

Accepted Answer

No: The 2 drugs have similar potassium retaining properties. If your kidney function is normal or near normal, you should have no problem with either.

Question 3

does lisinopril hctv lower or raise potassium levels?  mixed answers out there. and how does this med affect exercise tolerance!

Accepted Answer

BP meds: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and HCT (hydrochlorothiazide) is a diuretic. Taken together, they are very effective at controlling your blood pressure. HCT can lead to a decrease in potassium (K). While on the medication, your provider should routinely look at your electrolytes including K. You may feel like you can not work out to the same degree. Talk with your provide about exercise options.

Question 4

is potassium sorbate safe with lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you do not hint potassium it might be ok but taking Lisinopril may cause high potassium and the idea of taking potassium may not be tight. At time when patients are on high dose diuretics they have tendency to loose potassium in that case potassium needs to supplemented.

Question 5

my potassium level is 5.1. could this be due to the 40mg of lisinopril i am taking?  also, should i cut out my daily v-8?

Accepted Answer

High potassium?: The normal range of potassium (k) is 3.7 to 5.2 meq/l. Normal k values range may vary slightly among different laboratories. Your k is in the normal range. What you need to know is what your creatinine level is.  Both Lisinopril and v-8 can cause some k elevation. Speak to your physician about how your k level will or will not affect your medication and food intake. Good luck.

Question 6

safe to eat foods with potassium (like sweet potatoes) while on 5 mgs of lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: You would have to eat a rather large amount to have any meaningful impact on your serum potassium levels.

Question 7

my potassium reading is 5.2 mmol/l during treatment with zestril (lisinopril) 10 mg daily?

Accepted Answer

A bit high: Zestril (lisinopril) is an ACEi and it may cause potassium to be a bit high. Your level is not that high, I would ask your doctor to repeat it in a week to see if it's still high. I would keep high-potassium food intake in moderation.

Question 8

my dr wants to switch me from 20 mg of lisinopril to 50 of losartan will the transition be easy & should i worry more about potassium on losartan?

Accepted Answer

It's OK to switch: Lisinopril and Losartan are both great medications with equal efficacy and you can easily switch from one to the other. They both may increase the potassium level equally but unless you have advanced kidney disease, neither should affect your potassium significantly.

Question 9

what amount potassium can i have while on lisinopril/hctz?

Accepted Answer

Kidney function?: If you have normal kidney function, you can have any potassium containing food in any amount you want. Don't take a supplement unless advised by your doctor, based on lab measurements.

Question 10

how can i deal with hyperkalemia(high potassium) during treatement of high blood pressur by zestril (lisinopril)?

Accepted Answer

Hyperkalmia: Elevated potassium or Hyperkalmia can be cause by Lisinopril or Zestril, (lisinopril) usually this is treated by changing to another medicine to lower your. Blood pressure.

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A member asked:

Taking potassium citrate 10meq couple years. started lisinopril 20mg1/13. just did a drug interaction check & rated severe. how concerned should i be?

A member asked:

I have been on 20mg lisinopril for 11 years dr switched to losarten 50 mg should i be concerned about too much potassium?

A member asked:

Does lisinopril hctv lower or raise potassium levels? mixed answers out there. and how does this med affect exercise tolerance!

A member asked:

Is potassium sorbate safe with lisinopril?

A member asked:

My potassium level is 5.1. could this be due to the 40mg of lisinopril i am taking? also, should i cut out my daily v-8?

A member asked:

Safe to eat foods with potassium (like sweet potatoes) while on 5 mgs of lisinopril?

A member asked:

My potassium reading is 5.2 mmol/l during treatment with zestril (lisinopril) 10 mg daily?

A member asked:

My dr wants to switch me from 20 mg of lisinopril to 50 of losartan will the transition be easy & should i worry more about potassium on losartan?

A member asked:

What amount potassium can i have while on lisinopril/hctz?

A member asked:

How can i deal with hyperkalemia(high potassium) during treatement of high blood pressur by zestril (lisinopril)?

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