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Can taking potassium tablet reduce edema in legs?
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Potassium: potassium supplementation is typically given in conjunction with a diuretic for patients with volume issues therefore in and of itself it will not reduce swelling but may be necessary in patients using diuretics to reduce swelling
Answered 5/24/2015
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