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Is diarrhea considered to be a side effect of potassium supplements?

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Yes: Unfortunately, diarrhea is a common side-effect of most medications and is known to be associated with potassium.

Answered 9/6/2018

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No: And diarrhea will cause potassium deficiency, defeating the purpose of the potassium supplement so treat it or have it evaluated.

Answered 8/13/2013

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My potassium was randomly at 3.3 last Nov, so i ate a high potassium diet for 2 weeks and it went up to 4.0 but now its back at 3.4. what causes it to keep dropping? i eat bananas & spinach every day & no diuretics, exercise, diarrhea or vomiting

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How long does it take to correct a potassium deficiency? I guess it depends on the severity? I have no kidney disease but had diarrhea for over a week and not much of appetite during it. Diarrhea stopped. Im going to doctor next week. Thanks

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24 hour urine sodium <40, potassium 19, uric acid low .356 and serum potassium 3.0. Not on diuretic/no vomiting or diarrhea ?

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Constipation/narcotics for mouth surgery. Low potassium 2.5/2.8. Diarrhea smell foul &on/off. Gas/ache in belly button sometimes, hernia?

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