A member asked:

Can low potassium cause seizures in non epileptic pt? i've had two seizures over 15months and both times potassium has been critical low.

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Not really: Convulsive episodes or seizures do not occur at increased frequency or risk in hypokalemic patients. Muscle weakness and fatigue/lethargy are more common symptoms of potassium depletion. More at risk with low potassium is heart rhythm and muscle paralysis in the condition known as hypokalemic periodic paralysis.

Answered 12/15/2016

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