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Recently started irbesartan. worried about hyperkalemia, will get serum k tested in 1 week. normal kidney fxn and no diabetes. is it common occurrence?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Irbesartan & high K: Normal kidneys will be able to deal with electrolytes to balance. Avoid large amounts of high K diet- banana,raisins,yogurt, Potato & pinto beans. Periodic follow up is needed.

Answered 8/13/2018

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