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Can i take 1 99mg potassium tablet a day safely? i don't know my potassium levels but i've been getting cramps lately. think my potassium low.
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Yes, but: If your renal function is normal, it's safe but it won't fix your cramps (unless by placebo effect or coincidence). Low potassium doesn't cause muscle cramps, it causes muscle weakness (called "periodic paralysis").
Answered 11/27/2017
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