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Does fludrocortisone cause magnesium loss as well as potassium?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

K and Mg: In order to retain Magnesium (Mg), you need a normal postassium (K) level in the blood. So a low potassium caused by fludrocortisone could also contribute to a low Mg blood level.

Answered 11/13/2017

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