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A member asked:

My potassium reading is 5.2 mmol/l during treatment with zestril (lisinopril) 10 mg daily?

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Dr. Tso Chen answered

A bit high: Zestril (lisinopril) is an ACEi and it may cause potassium to be a bit high. Your level is not that high, I would ask your doctor to repeat it in a week to see if it's still high. I would keep high-potassium food intake in moderation.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 5/28/2021

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