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I am hypertensive and taking hydrochlorothiazide,i experience muscle cramps and frequent muscle pulls?what should be done?

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Dr. Ronald Hamner answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Drink orange juice: The cramps are likely due to a low potassium level. Sometimes the diuretic you take can cause a low sodium level too. You need to have a blood test as soon as possible to check those blood levels. Most of the time, taking extra potassium as pills or high potassium foods is needed.

Answered 9/30/2015

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