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On fludrocortisone potassium dropped but now 3.6, gp wants me to take 72meq potassium per day for a few days wont this go dangerously high?
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Seems appropriate: Fludrocortisone causes potassium loss in urine. Your doctor's recommendations are based on this and the response of potassium level while on potassium supplements. It is not only the potassium level but also the potassium trend and response to supplements, that he looks at. I am not in a position to judge without detailed history and lab but your doc is. If unsure, get an earlier potassium level.
Answered 6/25/2014
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May be not: Your Florinef (fludrocortisone) will decrease the level of potassium and he was giving you 24 meq/day and asked you to take food and fruits rich in potassium and your potassium level is still 3.6, that means you can take that 72 meq potassium daily and check potassium level in 3 days.
Answered 6/25/2014
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