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What amount potassium can i have while on lisinopril/hctz?
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Kidney function?: If you have normal kidney function, you can have any potassium containing food in any amount you want. Don't take a supplement unless advised by your doctor, based on lab measurements.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Potassium and hctz (hydrochlorothiazide): Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide (L) decreases levels of serum magnesium (M) by increasing the elimination of the drug through the kidney. This will lead to low levels of potassium (K), which will not be corrected until M is repleted. HCTZ is not as potent as a loop diuretic, furosemide, for wasting K. Speak to your physician (P) to see what your P says, as your P can answer you best of all.
Answered 6/24/2014
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