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Hctz causes potassium loss, but i am taking smallest hctz (benicar (olmesartan) 40/ hct 12.5) but my potassium is 3.0. ben 40 should raise potass. any other causes?
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Ask your doctor: Do you really need this diuretic?There are many other meds to control HTN
Answered 6/10/2014
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