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Are diuretics helpful to lower potassium in the blood. looking for help to inform a friend whose test yday showed potassium at 5.5 & cretanine at 1.4.
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Certain diuretics: can lower the potassium level, but this is considered a side effect. Diuretics are NOT used to TREAT an elevated potassium level (hyperkalemia). If you really want to help your friend, encourage him/her to get prompt medical care. My best. Dr. Anne
Answered 5/26/2016
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