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Does high calcium levels cause low potassium?

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Dr. Gerald Neuberg answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Low magnesium can cause low calcium + low potassium. Diuretics can cause high calcium and low potassium. Are you on any meds?

Dr Washington agreed

Answered 6/9/2015

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