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Drinking too much water will cause problems with potassium?

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See below: There should no need to drink too much water, drink if you are thirsty your body can conserve pottassium, and should not be low, unless you are taking diuretics/medications .Or have other medical causes to lower pottassium levels.

Answered 6/23/2019

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