Question 1

should i take potassium chloride or potassium gluconate ?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: If you have low potassium usually people take Potassium Chloride but most people tolerate either. Should be discussed with your doctor as to why he/she chose one over the other.

Question 2

what is the difference between potassium gluconate and chloride and which is better to take as an otc supplement if one has repeated low potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

Weak repletion, both: If you have repeated low levels, you need prescription strength and doctors supervision. If you overuse them, being weak doses, you may overdo it. Potassium problems can cause heart rhythm problems and possibly death. Prescription generic potassium should be cheaper than otc one on mg to mg basis. This said, a gram of potassium gluconate has less potassium than a gram of potassium chloride.

Question 3

how long till potassium chloride supplements get out of your system?

Accepted Answer

Kcl: With normal kidney function and taking no other potassium retaining medications, a dose of potassium chloride would dissipate within 12 -24 hours.Drinking adequate fluids help excrete it.

Question 4

i'm on a lower carb diet, it's working for me but it's hard to get all the potassium needed. i hear things about electrolyte supplements, i have one that has 1,180 mg of potassium chloride, it makes me feel better but is it too much? should i stop?

Accepted Answer

: The supplement you are taking is not too much. Though you may not need it.
For info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/potassium-supplement-oral-route-parenteral-route/description/drg-20070753#:~:text=Because%20lack%20of%20potassium%20is,may%20take%20as%20a%20supplement.

Question 5

what is the difference between potassium chloride and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

Accepted Answer

Different molecule: Both Potassium Chloride and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) are used as potassium supplements with the only difference being the part of molecule (the anion) attached to the potassium.  The bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) portion of the molecule acts differently than chloride and is responsible for the fizzing in soday.  It is for this reason that potassium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) can be used as an aantacid.

Question 6

what is the difference between potassium chloride er and cr pls? i have taken cr for over 20 yrs. it is a script dosage of 8 meqs twice a day. will th

Accepted Answer

One means controlled: release, the other means extended release. I think they are the same  and will give you the same dosage of potassium.

Question 7

what is the difference between potassium gluconate and chloride and which is better?

Accepted Answer

Potassium supplement: Both are potassium supplements that are usually given for low potassium levels in blood. I suspect the differences are in dosage an tolerability.  Potassium chloride delivers a much larger dose but has problems with gastrointestinal side effects. Gluconate formulations are common in over the counter formulations.

Question 8

what is the difference in potassium gluconate, chloride, citrate?

Accepted Answer

Chemical question: Potassium gluconate and chloride are used to treat hypokalemia. Citrate uses a differnt salt.

Question 9

how long after taking one potassium chloride 8meq a day would i feel any effects of any?

Accepted Answer

See details: Why are you taking the potassium in the first place? You need to provide more specific information to receive an answer.

Question 10

potassium phosphate vs potassium chloride, how effective is one over the other?

Accepted Answer

What R we treating?: If you want to treat low potassium level, PO potassium Chloride is more effective since it simply has more meq of potassium in each pill (over 10 times the amount of potassium in PO potassium Phosphate). PO Potassium phosphate is mainly for treatment of low phosphorus level!

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How long till potassium chloride supplements get out of your system?

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I'm on a lower carb diet, it's working for me but it's hard to get all the potassium needed. i hear things about electrolyte supplements, i have one that has 1,180 mg of potassium chloride, it makes me feel better but is it too much? should i stop?

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What is the difference between potassium chloride and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

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What is the difference between potassium chloride er and cr pls? i have taken cr for over 20 yrs. it is a script dosage of 8 meqs twice a day. will th

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What is the difference between potassium gluconate and chloride and which is better?

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What is the difference in potassium gluconate, chloride, citrate?

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How long after taking one potassium chloride 8meq a day would i feel any effects of any?

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Potassium phosphate vs potassium chloride, how effective is one over the other?

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