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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?
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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.
Answered 4/12/2014
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