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On fludrocortisone for pots and take 12 sando-k potassiums per day to maintain k level. healthy kidneys, is it possible to go hyperakalemia still?
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Yes: Yes, it is possible to have hyperkalemia Under certain conditions such as taking certain medicines or other supplements or having kidney problems. You should have your potassium level checked and the amount of supplements for potassium should be determined by the potassium level.
Answered 4/17/2018
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