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Would it be ok to stop taking potassium cl er 20 meq x 3 per week & replace it with a daily supplement of 500 mg potassium citrate & a half of banana.
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You need: You need to discuss with doctor before you make any changes to your potassium.
Answered 5/4/2013
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