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A 45-year-old male asked:
When treating genetically-induced hypokalemia (3 members of my immediate family have it), how much oral potassium should be taken on a daily basis?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Liesa Harteanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
What did your doctor: What did your doctor tell you? Surely they advised you on how much potassium to take daily.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 58 years experience
Hypokalemia: This is a very difficult question as there are several causes of inherited hypokalemia. Need many more details to be able to help. I specialize in this and happy to help.
622 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Jul 13, 2017
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