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Can low potassium cause a seizure?
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Yes: Very low potassium or sodium can cause a seizure.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Sure can: Depends on how low it was--and it can cause muscle weakness, spasm, heart issues as well. Usually needs to be below 3.0 to get your doctor excited.
Answered 9/13/2015
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