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Taking potassium supplements as fludrocortisone lowers it to 3, on 70meq its 4.1. if potassium intake was high would body excrete it effectively?
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Yes, if: If you have normal renal function, yes, your kidneys will remove any excess.
Answered 6/21/2014
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