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Diamox 250mg does potassium deplet happen fast or overtime? what if i only get 2000mg in a day for food? blwrk for potassium was 4.5 before starting
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Diamox: Diamox is a mild diuretic. If you have no kidney disorder and are not taking any potassium sparing medications like lisinopril, for example, you could safely take a potassium supplement daily and have your serum potassium checked periodically under your physicians direction.
Answered 8/3/2018
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