Question 1

potassium cl 20meq er tablets over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Potassium chloride can be dangerous if overused. If you need this drug get it from a pharmacist to ensure the correct dose.

Question 2

would it be ok to stop taking potassium cl er 20 meq x 3 per week & replace it with a
daily supplement of 500 mg potassium citrate & a half of banana.

Accepted Answer

You need: You need to discuss with doctor before you make any changes to your potassium.

Question 3

i eat 2 meals a day. i take asa 81mg and potassium cl er 20meq at am meal, and prednisone 10mg at evening meal. i need to add a multi-vitamin, which is a,b's,c,d,e and calcium. i take all these with food. when can i take the vitamin? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: You can take the multivitamin with either of your two meals. There will be no likely interactions.

Question 4

i read an article on a pharmaceutical blog comparing potassium gluconate to pot chloride. if you take 20 meq of pot chloride and run out it states that 8.5 tablets of pot glu is equal to 10 meq of pot chloride. so is it correct and ok to do this?

Accepted Answer

: The difference between 8.5 meq and 10 meq as it relates to potassium is insignificant. Yes, it is OK.

Question 5

started zoloft (sertraline) 25mg 5 days ago, feeling a lump in the throat when swallowing. is this a side effect? also taking potassium 20meq er tablets.

Accepted Answer

No: This is not a usual side effect.
Would it help if you did some relaxation exercises-even deep breathing.
Wish you all the best.

Question 6

my potassium level is: 3,30 mmol/l (range: 3,50-5,50). in this case would i need to take some potassium pill, or this is not so low? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Diet or Pill: This is not so low and might correct with adding bananas or orange juice for a few days.  Be sure your magnesium level was normal because this will need to be repleted with a pill and bot magnesium and potassium rechecked.  Be sure to follow up with your doctor for another blood draw.

Question 7

lab work said potassium was 3.5.  after 3 months of taking between 1 to 4 potassium (99mg) tablets daily level just tested at 3.8. poss explanation?

Accepted Answer

Low potassium?: Both of your potassium (k) levels are normal. There are many causes of a low k level. It can be caused by vomiting, diarrhea, diuretic use, antibiotics such as penicillin, low magnesium blood levels, increased sweating, hyperaldosteronism or one of the kidney tubular acidosis. See your physician to find out if you need to have any k supplements at all, with your levels of k, you may not need them.

Question 8

take a 50mg dose of losartan potassium in the a.m.  got my pillbox mixed up & accidentally took another pill 12 hrs later pm.  nervous about this.

Accepted Answer

No worries: Don't worry - just monitor for any symptoms like chest pain, vision change (blurriness), headache, weakness, feeling of faint. If that happens, drink water and see a doctor. If you have a blood pressure machine handy, you can monitor your blood pressure throughout the day.

Question 9

is there such thing as a gluten free losartan potassium tablet?

Accepted Answer

There is none: Gluten is derived from the endosperm of grass related grains and is not found in losartan potassium.

Question 10

does lozartan potassium tablet (50 mg) have potassium in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does: in minute amount,

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Potassium cl 20meq er tablets over the counter?

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Would it be ok to stop taking potassium cl er 20 meq x 3 per week & replace it with a daily supplement of 500 mg potassium citrate & a half of banana.

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I eat 2 meals a day. i take asa 81mg and potassium cl er 20meq at am meal, and prednisone 10mg at evening meal. i need to add a multi-vitamin, which is a,b's,c,d,e and calcium. i take all these with food. when can i take the vitamin? thank you?

A member asked:

I read an article on a pharmaceutical blog comparing potassium gluconate to pot chloride. if you take 20 meq of pot chloride and run out it states that 8.5 tablets of pot glu is equal to 10 meq of pot chloride. so is it correct and ok to do this?

A member asked:

Started zoloft (sertraline) 25mg 5 days ago, feeling a lump in the throat when swallowing. is this a side effect? also taking potassium 20meq er tablets.

A member asked:

My potassium level is: 3,30 mmol/l (range: 3,50-5,50). in this case would i need to take some potassium pill, or this is not so low? thank you!

A member asked:

Lab work said potassium was 3.5. after 3 months of taking between 1 to 4 potassium (99mg) tablets daily level just tested at 3.8. poss explanation?

A member asked:

Take a 50mg dose of losartan potassium in the a.m. got my pillbox mixed up & accidentally took another pill 12 hrs later pm. nervous about this.

A member asked:

Is there such thing as a gluten free losartan potassium tablet?

A member asked:

Does lozartan potassium tablet (50 mg) have potassium in it?

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