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

how long does it take lispronil to raise potassium levels while on the medication ?

Accepted Answer

Variable: This is variable, most patients do not have problems.
But this has to be checked on your DR visits.

Question 5

is there something i can do to raise my potassium without medication?

Accepted Answer

Lots of foods: Fruits, especially citrus and bananas
potatoes
nuts
meats
dairy

amongst others.

Question 6

what types of medications can cause low potassium?

Accepted Answer

Many...: The followings are known to deplete potassium:
antacids, nsaids, steroid, aminoglycosides, diuretics (notably loop diuretics like Lasix (furosemide) and thiazide), and anti-gout drugs (uricosuric agents). So, ask, watch, and work with doctor.

Question 7

why some medication caming with sodium, potassium and hcl and other medication without ?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacologic basis: It is based on where the medication is metabolized and absorbed as well as whether the medication is time release or not. Some of these formulations may lengthen the time the medicine lasts or where it acts.

Question 8

please describe the medication: potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

Potassium Chloride: A supplement for people who do not have enough potassium in the body. This is caused by either taking drugs such as diuretics (water pills) or from certain diseases.

Question 9

can you take amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium  when you have high blood pressure but not on medication for it?

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure: No, you should not take either of these meds until your doctor has seen you and planned medication to lower your blood pressure. It will happen!

Question 10

i have grade 2 scariolitis (as) and i take no medication. i have low hemoglobin 118, low mch 27.2 and high rdw which came on suddenly. my blood count was normal six weeks ago, except the low potassium level of 3.3. could i have aoi anemia or inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Lottsa important: Issues here: a good rheumatologist can likely get at the bases of all of this.  See my book "maximum healing" &my  www.Thepmc.Org website. You may need to see a hematologist also but i suspect not.

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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:

How long does it take lispronil to raise potassium levels while on the medication ?

A member asked:

Is there something i can do to raise my potassium without medication?

A member asked:

What types of medications can cause low potassium?

A member asked:

Why some medication caming with sodium, potassium and hcl and other medication without ?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: potassium chloride?

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Can you take amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium when you have high blood pressure but not on medication for it?

A member asked:

I have grade 2 scariolitis (as) and i take no medication. i have low hemoglobin 118, low mch 27.2 and high rdw which came on suddenly. my blood count was normal six weeks ago, except the low potassium level of 3.3. could i have aoi anemia or inflammation?

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