A 45-year-old member asked:
is rash linked to potassium citrate?
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Dr. PHILIP WALLERanswered
Rheumatology 33 years experience
Rare: There is a always a potential for severe life threatening reaction that can cause severe skin rash that would include hives and other skin manifestations.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is diarrhea considered to be a side effect of potassium supplements?
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Dr. Sidney Vinsonanswered
Gastroenterology 27 years experience
Yes: Unfortunately, diarrhea is a common side-effect of most medications and is known to be associated with potassium.
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CA
A 25-year-old member asked:
Does potassium effect restless leg syndrome?
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Dr. Shaym Puppalaanswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
No: If you have leg cramps from low potassium (from diuretics, for example), then a potassium supplement can help. True restless legs syndrome, in which the legs are truly restless rather than cramping, generally is not helped by potassium.
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A 56-year-old male asked:
I lost 100lbs, I exercise daily, I eat 70% raw fruit + veggies. Avg. Sodium is 2.3g, potassium 4.5g. My BP is 134/68. Where could I be going wrong?
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Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 8 years experience
You're doing fine...: You have made excellent progress towards a more healthy lifestyle. Why do you think something may be going wrong? If you had high blood pressire it is now normal. What is your weight goal? Good idea to take a multivitamin, omega 3 oil and vitamin d=3 and b-12. Be sure you continue to follow up with your physician, continue your weight loss/exercise, and please don't get discouraged!
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Dr. Mike Moore commented
Family Medicine 8 years experience
Provided original answer
That is perfect! You may need to eventually be on BP meds again...sometimes we don't know what causes hypertension, and we just have to treat it because we know it's harmful in the long run. We do like to get your BP as close to 102/80 as possible, but for you that might not be attainable. Good luck & you're doing great!
Dec 5, 2011
Dr. Quang Nguyen commented
Specializes in Endocrinology
I think Mike meant 120/80 but agree with all the above. The main goal in weight management is to do it gradually and to be able to maintain it long term, which you are doing. Keep up the good work.
Dec 5, 2011
Dr. Mike Moore commented
Family Medicine 8 years experience
Provided original answer
Thanks Dr. Nguyen!
Dec 12, 2011
India
A 43-year-old male asked:
How much capsules of glucosamine sulphate potassium chloride 500 mg can i/should I take for osteoarthritis?
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Dr. Michio Abeanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
2-3 x/ day: You can take glucosamine 1000-1500mg daily possibly along with chondroitin sulfate 800-1200mg daily for osteoarthritis.
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CA
A 17-year-old member asked:
I have a very good health food store with a knowledgeable owner. If she suggests a certain root or herb, can I use it safely for high potassium?
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Dr. John Hammesanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 28 years experience
Probably not: High potassium may cause life threatening heart rhythm. Best not to mess around with it. If it is high, standard treatments are: reduce dietary intake, take diuretic such as furosemide, take sodium bicarbonate, take Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) (under doctor's supervision). Important to know why you have high potassium. Kidney failure? See a nephrologist!
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