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I'm on metoprolol 12.5mg 2x a day, hx of low potassium, 3.1, so i try to eat lots of k to keep it up. heard beta blocker increase k, is this true?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Beta blockers don't affect potassium metabolism,

Answered 11/21/2018

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A member asked:

I'm on metoprolol 12.5mg 2x a day, hx of low potassium, 3.1, so i try to eat lots of k to keep it up. heard beta blocker increase k, is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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